Panera Spicy Thai Salad

5 from 3 votes

The Panera spicy Thai salad is now called "Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken." Yes, Panera discontinued its famous spicy Thai salad. But no sweat, all is good. I took a close look at this new variation and combined the two to create a third. The best!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American, thai

Keyword: panera asian sesame salad with chicken, panera spicy thai salad

Servings:

Calories: 496kcal

Author: Erich Boenzli

Ingredients

For The Salad

2 large chicken breasts or 1 whole rotisserie chicken
1 head romaine lettuce
2 cups carrots, peeled into 2 inch long strips
2 cups red bell pepper, cut into narrow 2 inch long strips
1 cup edamame
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup wonton strips
1 cup chopped cilantro

For The Peanut Butter Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Peanut Chili Vinaigrette

Mince ginger and garlic. Mix all ingredients well and let mingle in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons honey, 4 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium), 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper

Panera Spicy Thai Salad

If you’re using a rotisserie chicken, there’s no cooking involved (except for microwaving the edamame (if used). If you prefer to use chicken breasts, make sure it stays juicy after cooking.
2 large chicken breasts or 1 whole rotisserie chicken
Grab a large plate – I prefer a bowl-shaped pasta plate. Start by placing the chopped romaine on the plate.
1 head romaine lettuce
Add carrots and bell peppers, followed by the edamame, wonton strips, and slivered almonds.
2 cups carrots, peeled into 2 inch long strips, 2 cups red bell pepper, cut into narrow 2 inch long strips, 1 cup edamame, 1 cup wonton strips, ½ cup slivered almonds
Top with sliced chicken meat, drizzle the sauce over, and top it off with some roughly chopped cilantro.
1 cup chopped cilantro
Enjoy!

Notes

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