Our Favorite Recipes: Copycat Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

• 1 bag chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 bag baby spinach
• 4 medium chicken breasts

For the chicken marinade:

• • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free Tamari (dish will not be GF if using soy sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For the dressing:

• • • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown

Salad toppings:

• • • • Chopped cilantro
      • 11oz can mandarin oranges packed in water or 100% juice (rinse in water if packed in syrup)
      • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
      • Baked or fried wonton strips
      • Sesame seeds