Description
This Crispy Rice Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed meal loaded with crispy rice and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Jasmine Rice (or Basmati)
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (or tofu for vegetarian option)
- 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce (or Romaine)
- 2 pieces Lebanese Cucumbers (regular cucumbers work too)
- 3 pieces Spring Onions (can substitute with shallots)
- 1 cup Edamame Beans (or peas)
- 1/2 cup Roasted Cashews (or almonds/sunflower seeds)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (can use cilantro)
- 1/2 cup Corn Flour
- 1/4 cup Tamari (or gluten-free liquid aminos)
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Tahini (or nut butter)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and place a baking tray inside for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled jasmine rice with tamari, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, and minced garlic. Toss to coat.
- Spread the seasoned rice on the preheated baking tray and bake for approx. 14 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Chop chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and coat with corn flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan and cook chicken in batches for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- In a blender, combine lime juice, tahini, fish sauce, honey, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced cucumbers, fresh mint, spring onions, and edamame. Drizzle with dressing.
- Scatter crispy rice and cashews on top, serve immediately while crispy.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking and frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Crispy Rice Salad, Healthy Salad, Protein Salad