Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with Chicken (Panera Copycat) 

Panera’s ability to deliver now is one of the best things to come out of the Pandemic, along with with Drive Up Target… right?? Well the other day at school, I forgot my lunch at home and so of course Panera delivery was the way to go! I saw the Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with Chicken and it looked absolutely delicious. Low and behold it is their newest salad in January! Well I know how much you guys love Panera and HGHF Panera recipes are always on high request, that is why literally 2 weeks after having it multiple times in a row, I took to my kitchen to create an easy at home Copycat. This salad has a lot of extra things to it, and so I created a much easier version to make yourself. However, even though it is easier, it truly tastes EXACTLY like it.

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So What Ingredients are in the Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with Chicken?

There are a few ingredients I chose to skip in this copy cat because it would be a lot of different things to prep. It isn’t that that is a bad thing, I just wanted to make this realistic for you all to make at home! Therefore, I included all the delicious ingredients that still makes it taste exactly like it, but easier to make!

Super Food Power Blend

The Panera recipe also includes crispy carrots. Carrots that are battered & fried. However since that is just one extra thing that would take longer, we use the carrots in vegetable blends. Vegetable blends like this one here. They sell already packaged power blends like that one, making it super easy to put together! Packed with cabbage, carrots, kale and broccoli.

Romaine

In this recipe you will use 1/2 Super Food Power Blend and 1/2 romaine lettuce. Provides the perfect crunch balance.

Avocado

The one at Panera does not include avocado, but you sure can add it! Believe me… you for sure want to add it!

Pickled Onions

I will share below just how easy it is to make pickled onions. You can buy them at the store, but I highly recommend making your own. Super easy, delicious and perfect to use on so many other recipes over the 2 weeks they stay fresh.

Tangerine Teriyaki Seared Chicken

Alright… I am not kidding you when I say this is the best seared chicken thighs. We have been obsessed with using the same salad dressing for the marinade for the chicken. You will be making the chicken this way for other meals as well. We make this chicken with rice, broccoli, great protein choice for lunch… list goes on and on. Salad or not, this chicken with be your go to!

Cilantro

I know there are some people who genuinely think cilantro tastes like soap… but we are obsessed.

Edamame

Not only is edamame an incredible source of protein, but it is beyond a scrumptious ingredient in this Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with Chicken

How to Make Easy Pickled Onions

If you have never had Pickled Onions they are the best simple upgrade to sandwiches, wraps, bowls, anything! I know sometimes onions can be very strong raw, but pickled onions just upgrade onions to the next level. Truly could eat them with almost anything! Here is my favorite simple recipe. I love to make these over the weekend to make the prep for this salad super easy during the week. Also you have these for all your other recipe needs for 2 weeks as well. They last 2 weeks in an air tight container in the fridge.

Ingredients:

• Red onion ( 1 )
• White wine vinegar (1 cup)
• Warm water (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/3 cup Granulated Monk Fruit Sweetener
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper corns
• 2 cloves garlic

1. Thinly slice your red onion. Highly suggest using a mandelion so the slices are uniform. Place in a large mason jar.
2. Then in medium sized bowl add in granulated monk fruit sweetener, white wine vinegar and warm water. Whisk until monk fruit absorbs. Then pour over the onions in the mason jar.
3. Add in salt, pepper & 2 garlic cloves to mason jar. Shake until throughly combined. Then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks in an air tight container.

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The Best Tangerine Soy Ginger Dressing for Salad & Chicken Marinade

One of the things with the Panera said is that it has a teriyaki seasoned chicken as well as teriyaki drizzle. However, that would mean you are not only making a salad dressing, but also other marinades etc. That is why I created the best Tangerine Soy Ginger Dressing that tastes just like the Panera dressing. However, also is the BEST chicken marinade for this salad!

Tangerine Soy Ginger Dressing

• 3 Oranges ( 1/2 cup orange juice)
• 5 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup light olive oil
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 1/2 tsp monk fruit sweetener granulated or regular granulated sugar
• 2 cm of fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp onion powder

Place in immersion blender & blend until throughly combined. Store in air tight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks!

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What other Panera Copy Cat Recipes Do I Need to Try?

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Common Questions When Making Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with Chicken (Panera Copycat)

How long does the Tangerine Soy Ginger Dressing keep in the fridge?

The dressing will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge

Can you grill the chicken thighs?

Yes you sure can! It takes about 7 to 10 minutes per side to grill chicken thighs or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

Are you able to use chicken breasts in this Citrus Asian Crunch Salad?

Of course! 8 minutes on each side when cooking the chicken breast in the frying pan.

What if I can’t find the power blend type of mixture?

That is okay! Click on link above to find one similar 🙂 Or you can shred the ingredients your self too, however I would just find a blend similar to save time!

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