APPLEBEE'S ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
APPLEBEE'S ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
620
Protein
32g
Carbs
45g
Fiber
4g

Health Benefits

Gut Health5/10
Anti-Inflammatory4/10
Blood Sugar Control6/10

Ingredients

  • •For the Chicken:
  • •- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
  • •- 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • •- 1 cup buttermilk
  • •- 1 tsp salt
  • •- 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • •- Oil for frying
  • •For the Dressing:
  • •- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • •- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • •- 3 tbsp honey
  • •- 2 tsp sesame oil
  • •For the Salad:
  • •- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • •- 3 cups coleslaw mix
  • •- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • •- 1 cup crispy chow mein noodles
  • •- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. 11. Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for 30 minutes
  2. 22. Mix dressing ingredients, whisk until smooth, refrigerate 1 hour
  3. 33. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in shallow dish
  4. 44. Heat oil to 345°F
  5. 55. Double-dredge chicken: flour mixture → buttermilk → flour mixture
  6. 66. Fry chicken 5-7 minutes until golden brown, 165°F internal
  7. 77. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, slice against grain
  8. 88. Combine lettuce, coleslaw mix in large bowl
  9. 99. Top with sliced chicken, almonds, chow mein noodles, green onions
  10. 1010. Drizzle with chilled dressing just before serving