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Chicken Crispy Rice Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing

Chicken Crispy Rice Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing Bliss

Enjoy this delightful Chicken Crispy Rice Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing, a vibrant dish perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 400 grams Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cooked Jasmine Rice Chilled for crispiness
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For crispy coating
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 3 tablespoons Neutral Cooking Oil Canola or vegetable oil
  • 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 Or almond butter for nut-free
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or agave nectar for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Finely grated
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons Warm Water To adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate chicken by combining it with soy sauce, cornstarch, and minced garlic. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet, cook chilled jasmine rice undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes.
  4. Whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, honey, ginger, and warm water until smooth to prepare dressing.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine crispy rice, cooked chicken, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and cilantro. Toss well.
  6. Pour peanut dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best results, allow chicken to marinate adequately and use chilled rice to achieve perfect crispiness. Experiment with veggies and proteins as desired.

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