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Zaxby's Zensation Zalad Recipe

Zaxby's Zensation Zalad Recipe

Olivia Brooks
The Zaxby's Zensation Zalad Recipe is the single fast-food salad that I desire whenever my greens are craved, and the excitement is unquestionably pure.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Small mixing bowl (to dress)
  • Skillet or air fryer (chicken)
  • Tongs or salad servers
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base:

  • 3 cups of mixed salad greens romaine, iceberg, spinach
  • ½ cup shredded red cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon optional but refreshing
  • 1/2 cup Mandarin orange slices drained
  • ¼ cup crispy wonton strips

For the Chicken:

  • 2 chicken tenders or breasts boneless.
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Frying oil or fry it in an air fryer to make it lighter

For the Asian Slaw:

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage mix
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp grated ginger

For the Citrus Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

In making the Creamy Asian Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • Begin by marinating the chicken in buttermilk at least 30 minutes (or overnight, as much as possible). This makes it juicy and tender.

Fry or Air Fry the Chicken

  • Combine flour, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Wet chicken with flour mixture and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy (requires 4-5 minutes each side).
  • Instead, air fry at 380°F (190 °C) between 15 and 18 minutes to get a light version.

Make the Slaw

  • Combine the rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce and grated ginger in a small bowl. Add the shredded cabbage mix and put aside.

Whisk Up the Dressings

  • In the case of citrus vinaigrette, put together all ingredients and shake until smooth.
  • To prepare the creamy dressing, blend all ingredients till creamy and thick.

Assemble the Salad

  • Add the greens, red cabbage and carrots to a large bowl. Garnish with mandarin oranges, crispy chicken strips, slaw and wonton strips.
  • Pour on top the creamy dressing and citrus vinaigrette.

Serve and Enjoy!

  • Take a fork, dive in, and the Zensation starts!
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