Description
Elevate your lunch or dinner experience with the Easy High Protein Crispy Rice Salad, a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines mouthwatering flavors and delightful textures. This salad is not only packed with protein from chicken and edamame but also features crispy rice and roasted cashews for that perfect crunch. Bursting with fresh herbs and zesty lime, it’s a meal that will keep you energized throughout the day. Whether you’re meal prepping or entertaining, this versatile recipe is customizable to your liking, making it great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 600 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 200 grams shelled edamame beans
- 1/3 cup roasted cashews
- Fresh herbs (mint, spring onions)
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 35 ml fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp unhulled tahini
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- 2 lebanese cucumbers, sliced in thin rounds
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, cook seasoned chicken thighs until golden brown (10–12 minutes).
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine cooked rice and chicken with the dressing, then fold in fresh vegetables and nuts.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 104mg