Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach)
– 1 cup shredded carrots
– 1 cup sliced cucumbers
– ¼ cup chopped green onions
– ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
Creating Chicken Crispy Rice Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing is a simple and enjoyable process. Follow these steps to make this delicious dish:
1. Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.
2. Prepare the Rice: If you haven’t already done so, cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions. Allow it to cool slightly.
3. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary. If you like a little spice, add crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
4. Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked jasmine rice, salad greens, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, green onions, and cilantro. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.
5. Add the Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken breasts and place them on top of the salad. Drizzle the creamy peanut dressing over the entire salad.
6. Toss and Serve: Gently toss everything together to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 32g