High Protein Chilli Chicken Crispy Rice Salad
Dive into a vibrant bowl of our High Protein Chilli Chicken Crispy Rice Salad, where tender chicken meets a delightful crunch! Tossed with crispy rice, fresh veggies, and a zesty chili dressing, this salad is not only packed with protein but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner, it’s a delicious way to fuel your day!
Prep
15
min
Cook
40
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1x avocado, cubed
- 2x Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced
- green onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 300g chicken tenders (cooked per packet instructions) (0.66 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 100g greek yogurt (3.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 250g cooked rice (8.82 oz)
- heaped tsp sesame oil (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1-2 tsp low sodium soy sauce (5-10 ml)
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar or white vinegar (15 ml)
📦Other(6)
- chilli paste
- 200g edamame (7.06 oz)
- 65g perinaise (or mayo) (2.29 oz)optionalor mayo
- sesame seeds for servingoptional
- 20g sirracha (about a heaped tbsp) (0.71 oz)
- 50g sweet chilli sauce (about 2-3 tbsp) (1.76 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix rice with chilli paste, soy sauce and sesame oil, then add to a baking tray.
- 2
Bake rice at 180°C for about 35-40 minutes, making sure to mix it a few times to ensure even crispiness.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Spread your seasoned rice in a single layer no more than 1cm thick on the baking tray because deeper layers trap steam and prevent the Maillard reaction needed for crispiness.technique1cm thickness maximum
- ✓Use day-old refrigerated rice with 12-15% moisture content rather than fresh rice because the dehydrated grains crisp faster and more evenly in the oven.ingredient12-15% moisture
- ✓Stir the rice every 12-15 minutes during baking to expose all surfaces to direct heat and achieve uniform golden browning at 180°C.timing12-15 minute intervals
- ✓Preheat your baking tray for 5 minutes before adding the rice so the bottom layer begins crisping immediately upon contact instead of steaming first.equipment5 minute preheat
- ✓Add sesame oil at a 1:2 ratio with soy sauce because its high smoke point (410°F) prevents burning while the lower water content aids crispiness.ingredient1:2 oil to soy ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
40
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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High Protein Chilli Chicken Crispy Rice Salad
Dive into a vibrant bowl of our High Protein Chilli Chicken Crispy Rice Salad, where tender chicken meets a delightful crunch! Tossed with crispy rice, fresh veggies, and a zesty chili dressing, this salad is not only packed with protein but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner, it’s a delicious way to fuel your day!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1x avocado, cubed
- 2x Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced
- green onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 300g chicken tenders (cooked per packet instructions) (0.66 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 100g greek yogurt (3.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 250g cooked rice (8.82 oz)
- heaped tsp sesame oil (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1-2 tsp low sodium soy sauce (5-10 ml)
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar or white vinegar (15 ml)
📦Other(6)
- chilli paste
- 200g edamame (7.06 oz)
- 65g perinaise (or mayo) (2.29 oz)optionalor mayo
- sesame seeds for servingoptional
- 20g sirracha (about a heaped tbsp) (0.71 oz)
- 50g sweet chilli sauce (about 2-3 tbsp) (1.76 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix rice with chilli paste, soy sauce and sesame oil, then add to a baking tray.
- 2
Bake rice at 180°C for about 35-40 minutes, making sure to mix it a few times to ensure even crispiness.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Spread your seasoned rice in a single layer no more than 1cm thick on the baking tray because deeper layers trap steam and prevent the Maillard reaction needed for crispiness.technique1cm thickness maximum
- ✓Use day-old refrigerated rice with 12-15% moisture content rather than fresh rice because the dehydrated grains crisp faster and more evenly in the oven.ingredient12-15% moisture
- ✓Stir the rice every 12-15 minutes during baking to expose all surfaces to direct heat and achieve uniform golden browning at 180°C.timing12-15 minute intervals
- ✓Preheat your baking tray for 5 minutes before adding the rice so the bottom layer begins crisping immediately upon contact instead of steaming first.equipment5 minute preheat
- ✓Add sesame oil at a 1:2 ratio with soy sauce because its high smoke point (410°F) prevents burning while the lower water content aids crispiness.ingredient1:2 oil to soy ratio