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Chicken Crispy Rice Salad

Chicken Crispy Rice Salad: A Quick Flavor-Packed Delight

Experience the delicious blend of crunchy and savory in this Chicken Crispy Rice Salad, perfect for any dietary preference.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Chilled for crispiness
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For crust
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Cooking Oil For frying
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Chopped
  • 1 medium Carrots Julienned
  • 1 medium Cucumber Chopped or shredded
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro Chopped, optional
For the Creamy Peanut Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Substitute with almond butter if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Substitute with agave syrup if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 0.5 cup Warm Water To adjust consistency

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: Combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden-brown.
  3. Prepare Skillet for Rice: Add more oil if needed and heat skillet.
  4. Crisp Rice: Spread chilled rice in skillet, cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until golden-crisp.
  5. Continue Cooking Rice: Flip rice over and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes.
  6. Make Peanut Dressing: Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, honey, ginger, and warm water together, adjusting consistency.
  7. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a bowl, mix crispy rice, chicken, and vegetables; add cilantro.
  8. Dress Salad: Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure rice is chilled before frying for optimal texture. Customize with your choice of veggies or proteins.

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