Heat the grill to medium, or heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to ⅜-inch thick.
Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.
Grill chicken breasts for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest for 4 to 5 minutes before slicing.
Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat. Watch them carefully—there is a fine line between toasted almonds and burnt almonds! Shake the pan gently. When you begin to smell the almonds, toast for a few seconds more, then immediately place the almonds on a paper towel. Allow them to cool for a moment or two.
Assemble salads by first putting the lettuce in bowls or on plates, 3 to 4 cups per serving.
Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons of carrots, ¼ cup crispy rice noodles, and ¼ cup toasted almonds.
Arrange the chicken on top.
Serve with Applebee’s Oriental Salad Dressing.
