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Chicken Crispy Rice Salad

Chicken Crispy Rice Salad with Creamy Peanut Bliss

This Chicken Crispy Rice Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice Use chilled rice for optimal crispiness.
  • 400 grams boneless skinless chicken breast Thinly sliced.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic Minced.
  • 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil Used for frying.
  • 1 cup red cabbage Finely sliced.
  • 1 cup carrots Julienned.
  • 1 cup cucumber Sliced.
  • 3 stalks green onions Sliced.
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro Chopped.
For the Creamy Peanut Dressing
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter Main flavor component.
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger Finely grated.
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water Adjusts the dressing's consistency.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken breast, soy sauce, cornstarch, and minced garlic. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken, cooking for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it. Spread the chilled jasmine rice evenly in the skillet.
  4. Let the rice cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
  5. Gently flip sections of the rice using a spatula, cooking for another 6–8 minutes until golden all over.
  6. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, lime juice, honey, ginger, and warm water until smooth.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crispy rice, cooked chicken, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and cilantro. Mix gently.
  8. Pour the creamy peanut dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat without compromising the crispness of the rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Best enjoyed fresh, freeze without dressing for up to 1 month.

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