Copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad

• Chicken: 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Cooking spray
• Salad: 8 cups chopped romaine
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Dressing: 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk all the dressing ingredients in a jar until well combined. Shake before using.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment, or preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

3. 3

   Set up three dishes: flour mixed with salt and garlic powder, beaten eggs, and panko. Coat each tender in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing firmly.

4. 4

   Arrange on the baking sheet or in the air fryer basket and spray generously with cooking spray. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway, or air fry 10 to 12 minutes, until golden and 165°F inside.

5. 5

   Toss the romaine, cabbage, and carrots with about half the dressing in a large bowl.

6. 6

   Divide among bowls and top with sliced chicken tenders, chow mein noodles, almonds, and green onions.

7. 7

   Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve right away.