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Flavorful Chicken Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut Dressing

Chicken Crispy Rice Salad
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Flavorful Chicken Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut Dressing – A Healthy Teriyaki Twist

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice (preferably chilled overnight)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Water to thin as needed (2–3 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked and caramelized. Rest, then slice thinly.
  3. In the same skillet, heat oil and add cold rice. Press into the pan and cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until golden. Flip and crisp the other side, then break into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and water until smooth and pourable.
  5. Toss cabbage, carrots, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro. Add crispy rice and sliced chicken, drizzle with dressing, and finish with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Perfect for meal prep.
  • Great for light dinners.
  • Salad stays crunchy for hours.

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