Chicken Crispy Rice Salad with Homemade Peanut Dressing
A vibrant and satisfying salad made with golden crispy rice, tender seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade peanut dressing. This bowl delivers the perfect combination of crunch, protein, and rich nutty flavor, making it ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Medium skillet for chicken
- Mixing Bowl
- Small bowl for dressing
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large serving bowl
Ingredients
Crispy Rice
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice preferably day-old
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 cucumber diced
- ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Homemade Peanut Dressing
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 3-5 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and sesame oil.
- Spread the cooked rice evenly in the skillet and drizzle with soy sauce and chili flakes.
- Cook the rice without stirring for about 4-5 minutes until the bottom becomes golden and crispy.
- Flip sections of the rice and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes until evenly crisp.
- Remove the rice from the pan and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in another skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
- Gradually add warm water while whisking until the dressing becomes smooth and pourable.
- In a large bowl, add the crispy rice, sliced chicken, cucumber, and green onions.
- Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Protein: 32 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 6 g
