Teriyaki Chicken Salad Copycat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Salad

01 - 6 chicken tenders or 2 large breasts
02 - 1 cup teriyaki sauce
03 - 8 cups chopped Romaine Lettuce
04 - 1 carrot, shredded
05 - 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
06 - 1/2 cup edamame
07 - 1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
08 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

→ Honey Mustard Dressing

10 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
11 - 3 teaspoons granulated sugar
12 - 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
13 - 1 tablespoon mustard
14 - 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
16 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# Instructions:

01 - Combine chicken and teriyaki sauce in a sealed Ziploc bag and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
02 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with foil (optional for easy cleanup). Arrange chicken in the baking dish and cook for 10-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Cool before serving.
03 - Combine all dressing ingredients in a tightly sealed container, such as a mason jar, and shake until well combined. Alternatively, whisk ingredients together in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Toast the almonds and sesame seeds on a baking sheet in the 400°F oven after chicken is done for about 5 minutes.
05 - Combine lettuce, carrot, red cabbage, and edamame in a large bowl. Toss the salad with half of the honey mustard dressing. Arrange salad on a large platter or divide onto plates. Top with sliced chicken, mandarin oranges, and toasted almonds and sesame seeds. Drizzle with additional dressing or serve on the side.

# Notes:

01 - You can prepare the chicken a day in advance and assemble the salad right before serving.