Description
Experience a burst of flavors with our Savor Chicken Crispy Rice Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing. This delightful dish brings together perfectly fried chicken, chilled jasmine rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a rich and creamy peanut dressing. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or potlucks, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packs a nutritional punch. With its satisfying crunch and vibrant colors, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. Embrace the wholesome goodness of this easy-to-make meal that promises to leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chilled cooked jasmine rice
- 400 grams boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking 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
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- In a bowl, coat thinly sliced chicken with soy sauce and minced garlic, then sprinkle with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Combine peanut butter, lime juice, honey, and grated ginger in a bowl; whisk until smooth and adjust consistency with warm water if needed.
- In a serving bowl, mix chilled rice with sliced vegetables and top with fried chicken.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg