Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad Recipe

Craving Applebee's famous Oriental Chicken Salad? This incredibly close copycat recipe lets you recreate the restaurant favorite at home in minutes! A former Applebee's employee-tested recipe, this vibrant salad is packed with juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy, tangy dressing that will have you hooked. Easy to customize – try it as a salad or delicious wraps!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 161.1 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 head napa cabbage, shredded
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 ounces chow mein noodles
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)

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How to Make Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad

  1. **Make the Dressing:** Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess as needed. Double the recipe if desired.
  2. **Prepare the Chicken:** If using raw chicken, cook until fully cooked and then shred or dice.
  3. **Prep the Vegetables:** Use kitchen shears to quickly and easily cut the lettuce and cabbage into thin, short strips. This creates a more delicate texture.
  4. **Assemble the Salad:** In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce and cabbage.
  5. **Add Toppings:** Add the shredded chicken, green onions, and chow mein noodles to the salad.
  6. **Dress and Serve:** Drizzle the dressing generously over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. **Optional Wrap Option:** For wraps, warm the tortillas slightly. Add a portion of the salad mixture to each tortilla and wrap tightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

6g

Carbs

5g