Best 8 Special Sesame Chicken Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with our remarkable Sesame Chicken Salad. This delectable dish seamlessly blends the savory flavors of tender chicken, the nutty aroma of sesame seeds, and a symphony of fresh vegetables, all harmoniously bound together by a tantalizing dressing.

Our recipe collection offers three irresistible variations to cater to diverse palates. The Classic Sesame Chicken Salad remains true to tradition, featuring succulent chicken accompanied by crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy carrots, vibrant red bell peppers, and a sprinkling of refreshing cilantro.

For those seeking a delightful twist, the Spicy Sesame Chicken Salad infuses a fiery kick with the addition of Sriracha and cayenne pepper. The heat intensifies the flavors, creating a tantalizing balance that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Finally, the refreshing Asian Sesame Chicken Salad introduces a medley of Asian flavors with the inclusion of crunchy wonton strips, zesty ginger, and a hint of sesame oil. The result is a delightful harmony of textures and flavors that will transport you to the bustling streets of an Asian market.

No matter your preference, each Sesame Chicken Salad variation offers a unique culinary experience that will leave you craving for more. Embark on this flavorful adventure and discover your new favorite salad recipe today!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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A copycat recipe for Panera's Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. Crispy, fresh romaine, sliced almonds, sesame seeds, tender sliced grilled chicken, and wonton strips - all topped with a sweet and tangy Asian sesame vinaigrette. So much goodness all packed into ONE salad!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 whole cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ cup canola oil (or avocado oil)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
6-7 cups shredded romaine (or baby spinach/mixed shredded cabbage etc.)
1 large carrot, shredded
1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup prepared wonton strips
⅓ cup sliced almonds
½ cup cilantro leaves
12 ounces grilled chicken, diced (or shredded rotisserie)

Steps:

  • DRESSING: Add rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat and allow it to just come to a gentle boil. Add sugar and garlic cloves and let sugar dissolve; about 1 minute. Remove from stove, discard garlic cloves. Place the rice vinegar in a mason jar, add sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Allow the dressing to come to room temperature; about 10-15 minutes. Place lid on the jar and shake until the dressing mixes together. If dressing separates, shake again to combine.
  • ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the salad, except the wonton strips. Ttop with the sesame vinaigrette and toss to combine. Top with wonton strips and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Fat 31 grams fat, Protein 36 grams protein

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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This Sesame Chicken Salad recipe is perfectly crunchy, creamy, sweet, savory, and tossed with a yummy sesame vinaigrette.

Provided by Ali

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw (or 7 cups shredded cabbage)
2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
1 cup loosely-packed chopped cilantro
2/3 cup sliced green onions
2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling.
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small garlic clove, pressed or minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
a few twists of freshly-cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined.
  • Combine the coleslaw, chicken, cilantro, green onions, almonds, carrots and avocado togehter in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss until combined
  • Serve the salad immediately, sprinkled with sesame seeds as a garnish.

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup pure maple syrup, eyeball the amount
1/3 cup dark soy, Tamari, eyeball the amount
1/2 cup sweet hot mustard, eyeball the amount
1/2 cup sesame seeds, a mix of black and white or all white
1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 or 4 turns of the pan, total
1 1/3 pounds chicken breast tenders
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger root, grated or minced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 generous splashes
1/4 cup Chinese duck sauce or, apricot all fruit spread
1/4 cup vegetable oil, eyeball the amount
5 to 6 ounces mixed baby greens, 1 bag
1 /4 English or seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise then thinly sliced on an angle
1 /2 cup shredded carrots, a couple of handfuls
4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
1/4 pound snow peas, sliced on an angle
Fried Chinese noodles for garnish, perhaps leftover from take out, optional

Steps:

  • Combine syrup, soy and sweet hot mustard in a bowl. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper on both sides. Add chicken tenders to 1/2 of the marinade and coat. Set aside. Reserve the remaining 1/2 for dressing.
  • Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Spread sesame seeds on a sheet of waxed paper or into a shallow dish. Waxed paper will speed your clean up. Dip the tenders into the sesame seeds. Coat the pan with a thin layer of oil. Cook chicken in small batches 3 minutes on each side and remove to plate.
  • Whisk ginger, vinegar and the reserved marinade together then stream in the oil while you are continuing to whisk dressing.
  • Combine all of the salad ingredients in a bowl. Toss with dressing and serve, topping with sesame chicken tenders. Toss some crunch into your salad with fried noodles, if you have any leftover packets from ordering Chinese take out, for the last time!

EASY SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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This sesame chicken salad is delicious, light, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Mallory

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup olive oil
7 tablespoons white vinegar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, or to taste
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 ¼ cups halved cherry tomatoes
¾ medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • While chicken is cooling, combine olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper in a Mason jar; close lid and shake vigorously until combined.
  • Chop cooled chicken and place in a bowl with dressing and sesame seeds; toss to combine.
  • Combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl. Mix in dressed chicken and top with mandarin oranges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 520.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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Flavorful and so delicious, this sesame chicken salad will wow you!

Provided by MommyBennett

Categories     BBQ & Grilling     Chicken     Salads

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 medium head napa cabbage, thinly sliced
¼ medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
½ cup crispy fried rice noodles

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for marinade together in a small bowl; pour over chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sesame oil, sugar, and ginger for dressing in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate while you cook the chicken.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the grill and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • While the chicken is cooking, place sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat. Shake the pan like you are making popcorn and toast until seeds give off a lovely toasted smell, 3 to 5 minutes. Quickly remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool; if you leave them in the pan they will continue to cook and burn.
  • Place napa cabbage, green cabbage, and carrot in a large bowl with chicken and toasted sesame seeds. Toss together, then mix in the dressing. Divide salad onto plates and top with crispy fried noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 51.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1316.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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A fresh and healthy Asian-style salad with Thai basil and coriander, soya beans, carrots and tomatoes

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 skinless chicken breasts
85g frozen soya bean
1 large carrot , finely cut into thin matchsticks
4 spring onions , finely sliced
140g cherry tomato , halved
small bunch coriander , chopped
small handful Thai or ordinary basil leaves , chopped if large
85g herb or baby salad leaves
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
grated zest and juice 1 small lime
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp sweet chilli sauce

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a pan and pour over cold water to cover. Tip the soya beans into a steamer. Bring the pan to a gentle simmer, then cook the chicken for 8 mins with the beans above.
  • Meanwhile, mix the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. When the chicken is cooked, slice and toss in the dressing along with the beans, carrot, onions, tomatoes, coriander and basil. Mix really well, pile onto the salad leaves and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

COPYCAT PANERA ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



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Change things up for lunch with our delicious Copycat Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. It is so simple to make and tastes absolutely amazing.

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 Tablespoons canola oil
salt and pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon sesame seeds
4 cups baby spinach leaves
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
½ cup sliced almonds
11 ounces mandarin oranges (1 can, drained)
1 cup wonton strips

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl mix together all of the marinade ingredients. Pour into a gallon size bag with the chicken breasts and let marinate for 20 minutes. Make sure to turn every few minutes so all sides of the chicken breast get covered with marinade.
  • Cook on the grill over medium-low heat until cooked through. Make slices in each chicken breast after grilling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 917 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPECIAL SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Special Sesame Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by children from A to Z

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 ounces bow tie pasta
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 1/3 cups honey roasted peanuts
1 (9 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn
1 (6 ounce) package dried cranberries
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a very large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar and pepper.
  • Pour over pasta and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855.4, Fat 47.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 74.1, Sodium 1075, Carbohydrate 85.2, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 28.9, Protein 28.6

Tips:

  • For a crispier chicken, double-coat the chicken in the cornstarch mixture before frying.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, cook the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad for a more colorful and flavorful dish.
  • Be sure to drain the chicken and vegetables well before adding them to the salad to prevent the salad from getting watery.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use freshly squeezed lime juice and sesame oil.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Sesame chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give sesame chicken salad a try!

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