Description
Discover the Easy High Protein Crispy Rice Salad, a vibrant and wholesome meal designed to keep you full and energized throughout the day. This satisfying salad features crispy chicken and nutritious ingredients like edamame and fresh vegetables, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or gatherings. With a delightful dressing that balances flavors without overwhelming your palate, this dish is quick to prepare in just 50 minutes. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or paired with warm pita, the Easy High Protein Crispy Rice Salad is versatile enough to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 600 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 200 grams shelled edamame
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
- Fresh herbs (mint and cilantro)
- Dressing: tamari, lime juice, tahini
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken thighs with corn flour, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a wok and cook the chicken until golden brown.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in another bowl until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked rice with shredded lettuce, cucumbers, spring onions, mint leaves, edamame beans, and cashews. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg