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Copycat Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad

Copycat Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad

  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This specific recipe is a faithful recreation of one of the most famous casual dining entree salads in American restaurant history. It is a brilliant combination of contrasting temperatures and textures that keeps people coming back for more. Instead of a basic, boring garden salad, this dish is built around golden-brown, crispy chicken breast tenders that are seasoned beautifully and fried until they are incredibly juicy on the inside.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crispy Chicken

  • 1 lb (450g) chicken breast tenders, sliced into strips
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Oil for frying or cooking

For the Salad

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles

For the Oriental Dressing

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

  1. Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Dip chicken into beaten egg, then coat with flour and panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Cook chicken in hot oil until golden and crispy, about 4–5 minutes per side.
  4. Drain and slice into bite-sized pieces.

2. Make the Dressing

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, honey, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
  2. Chill until ready to serve.

3. Assemble the Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine romaine, cabbage, carrots, green onions, and almonds.
  2. Add crispy chicken pieces on top.
  3. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles.
  4. Drizzle with Oriental dressing and toss gently before serving.

Notes

This Copycat Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad brings restaurant-style flavor right to your kitchen with crispy chicken, fresh crunchy vegetables, and a sweet, creamy Oriental dressing. It’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and crunchy in every bite. 🥗✨

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
  • Calories: 620 kcal

Keywords: Applebees oriental chicken salad recipe, homemade applebees oriental salad, copycat oriental chicken salad

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