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Easy High Protein Crispy Rice Salad

Easy High Protein Crispy Rice Salad for Delicious Meal Prep

Enjoy this Easy High Protein Crispy Rice Salad packed with crunch and flavor, perfect for meal prep and nutritious lunch options.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice or basmati rice
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs coated in corn flour for crispiness
  • 1/2 cup Corn Flour
  • 1 cup Shelled Edamame Beans or chickpeas
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup Lebanese Cucumbers sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Spring Onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Cashews or other nuts
For the Tahini Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Unhulled Tahini or other nut butters
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil or regular sesame oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced

Equipment

  • baking tray
  • Frying Pan
  • blender
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven to 200°C (400°F) and place a baking tray inside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled jasmine rice with tamari, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, and minced garlic until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the seasoned rice evenly on the hot baking tray and bake for about 14 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  4. Coat diced chicken thighs with corn flour, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  5. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken in batches for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. In a blender, combine lime juice, tahini, honey, olive oil, water, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  7. Prepare fresh vegetables by shredding lettuce, slicing cucumbers, and chopping herbs.
  8. In a large salad bowl, combine fried chicken, lettuce, cucumbers, spring onions, and shelled edamame. Toss gently.
  9. Drizzle with tahini dressing and toss until well coated. Serve immediately.
  10. Top with crispy rice and roasted cashews for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use cooled rice and avoid crowding the frying pan for crispy chicken. Dress salad just before serving to maintain texture.

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