Copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad
A low-effort copycat of the Oriental Chicken Salad from Applebee's
Ingredients
The Dressing
- ¼ cup honey Plus 2-3 Tablespoons, according to sweetness preference
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
The Salad Mixture
- 4 - 6 chicken strips Frozen or from deli, or you can just use leftover grilled chicken
- 1 head romaine lettuce large, or you can also just do a bag of romaine salad
- 1 bag coleslaw
Optional Toppings
- sliced almonds
- chow mein noodles
- canned mandarin oranges
Instructions
Prep Work
- Bake the chicken according to the package instructions if using frozen chicken strips.
- In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup holding at least two cups, add all the dressing ingredients and whisk until well blended. Refrigerate until time to serve.
- Chop the head of romaine and add it to a LARGE bowl. Add the bag of coleslaw and toss to combine.
Serve with Toppings
- Set out toppings while you wait for the chicken to bake. Once the chicken is ready, cut it into bite-sized chunks and serve the salad in bowls with salad mixture , sliced chicken, desired toppings, and dressing.
Notes
- You can also use chicken nuggets, but the texture is not as good.
- I usually cut the chicken into chunks for my own personal bowl using kitchen scissors.
- I would recommend using about 1 chicken strip per person eating, or more if you guys are really hungry to get a bit more protein!
