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Chicken Crispy Rice Salad

Chicken Crispy Rice Salad: Crunchy Goodness in 20 Minutes

This Chicken Crispy Rice Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish packed with crispy rice, chicken, and fresh veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice Use chilled rice for optimal crispiness.
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Thinly sliced for quick cooking.
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Helps achieve a crispy, golden crust.
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Cooking Oil Essential for frying.
For the Fresh Veggies
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Finely sliced for crunch.
  • 2 medium Carrots Julienned for texture.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced for refreshment.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced for mild flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped for herby brightness.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond or sunflower seed butter.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice Adds acidity.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Sweetens the dressing.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Finely grated.
  • 3-4 tbsp Warm Water Used to adjust consistency.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken breast with soy sauce, cornstarch, and minced garlic. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat oil in skillet, add chicken in a single layer, cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Crisp Rice: Add oil to skillet, spread rice, cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes.
  4. Prepare Dressing: Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, honey, ginger, and warm water until smooth.
  5. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix crispy rice, chicken, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and onions.
  6. Dress Salad: Drizzle peanut dressing over salad, toss, and top with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken sits in the marinade long enough for best flavor. Use fresh veggies for optimal texture.

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