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Chicken Crispy Rice Salad

Crispy Chicken Rice Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing Delight

This Chicken Crispy Rice Salad combines crispy rice, tender chicken, and vibrant vegetables, topped with a creamy peanut dressing for a quick and delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice Chilled for crispness
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For crisping chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce For marinating chicken
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Cooking Oil For frying
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage Shredded
  • 1 cup Carrots Grated
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
For the Creamy Peanut Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Main ingredient
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Adds acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Honey For sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Minced
  • 1/4 cup Warm Water To adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced boneless skinless chicken breast with soy sauce, cornstarch, and minced garlic. Toss the chicken until fully coated, then let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and increase the heat slightly. Spread the chilled cooked jasmine rice in an even layer. Allow it to cook undisturbed for about 5-7 minutes, until the bottom is golden. Carefully flip sections of the rice to crisp other sides for an additional 6-8 minutes until you achieve a crunchy texture.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, honey, minced fresh ginger, and warm water until smooth. Adjust thickness with more warm water if needed.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the crispy rice, cooked chicken, shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro. Toss carefully to keep the rice crispy.
  6. Pour the prepared peanut dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss it to coat the ingredients without breaking the crispy rice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use chilled jasmine rice for the best texture and flavor balance.

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