Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad Copycat Recipe
This Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad Copycat tastes exactly like my favorite dish on the menu. Chock full of delicious flavors and textures, this salad is my go to anytime I visit Applebee’s. My husband loves this salad too, he specifically requested it for the menu this week. This recipe is spot on, dressing and all! You’ll love the crisp greens and veggies, the tender chicken and that creamy, sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. Do yourself a favor: cook at home, stay in and enjoy your favorite restaurant salad without ever leaving the house!
Tips for Crispy Chicken
To get that flavorful, crispy chicken that tops the Oriental chicken salad, start with thin strips of boneless chicken. I sometimes get the chicken tenders already prepared or I cut chicken breasts into about four or five pieces. Either way works great!Next, combine a healthy portion of corn flake crumbs and Panko breadcrumbs with some flour. These will give your chicken tenders that golden crispy crust you love.Dip the chicken into a milk and egg mixture (see recipe card below) then immediately roll them into the breadcrumb mixture.Make sure the oil in your frying pan is super hot! Fry the strips a few at a time for about six to seven minutes until they’re golden brown.Let the chicken strips rest on a paper towel to soak up excess oil.If they chicken isn’t completely cooked, you can pop the strips into a 350 degree oven for about five minutes until they’re cooked through.
Suggestions to Lighten Up this Recipe
If you are wanting to go a little on the lighter side, we have marinated the chicken in a sesame ginger marinade (the bottled kind you can get at the store), then grilled and sliced it over the salad.You can also sub the mayo in the dressing for a light mayo or greek yogurt. The light version is really good too!!
More Fabulous Salad Recipes
Salads are such a great option for mealtime, especially when you add a little protein to round it out as a meal. Try a few of our favorite salad recipes:
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How to Make Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad
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