Name: Chicken Caesar Crispy Rice Salad: A Flavorful Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice (or 2/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice); 1 tablespoon olive oil (for rice); 1 teaspoon paprika (for rice); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (for rice); 1 (14oz/400g) can of chickpeas, drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for chickpeas); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup aioli or mayonnaise; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon white miso paste (or more Dijon mustard); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for dressing); Black pepper, to taste; 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded; 5oz/200g kale, shredded (about 4 cups); 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (for salad); 2oz/50g chorizo, sliced; 3 scallions, finely sliced

Description

A bold and flavorful spin on the classic Caesar, this Chicken Caesar Crispy Rice Salad combines crunchy rice, crispy chickpeas, juicy chicken, kale, and a creamy umami-packed Caesar-style dressing.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked rice (or 2/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for rice)
1 teaspoon paprika (for rice)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (for rice)
1 (14oz/400g) can of chickpeas, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil (for chickpeas)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup aioli or mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white miso paste (or more Dijon mustard)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for dressing)
Black pepper, to taste
2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
5oz/200g kale, shredded (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (for salad)
2oz/50g chorizo, sliced
3 scallions, finely sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F for roasting chickpeas and heat a skillet over medium-high heat for rice.
Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Roast on a baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add cooked rice, 1 tsp paprika, and a pinch of salt. Press down and cook until crispy and golden, flipping occasionally. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup parmesan during the last 2 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk together aioli, Greek yogurt, fish sauce, Dijon, miso paste, lemon juice, 1/2 cup parmesan, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, massage shredded kale with a little dressing. Add chicken, crispy rice, chickpeas, chorizo, scallions, and remaining 1/3 cup parmesan.
Pour remaining dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Serve immediately, garnished with more black pepper or parmesan if desired.

Notes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Roasting and Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 580
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Chicken Caesar Salad, Crispy Rice Salad, Healthy Salad