By R and D Rigby
Crispy Rice Salad with BBQ Chicken
9 steps
Prep:20minCook:15min
Updated at: Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:30:01 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
60
Moderate
Glycemic Load
50
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1308.7 kcal (65%)
Total Fat82.6 g (118%)
Carbs83.3 g (32%)
Sugars14.7 g (16%)
Protein60.6 g (121%)
Sodium1970.8 mg (99%)
Fiber9.6 g (34%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

2 cupsjasmine rice
cooked, or basmati, preferably chilled overnight

2 Tbspneutral oil
like canola or avocado

salt
to taste

500gboneless chicken thighs

2 Tbspsoy sauce

1 Tbspsesame oil

1 Tbspbrown sugar
or honey

2garlic cloves
minced

1 tspgrated ginger

1juice of lime

chili flakes
Optional, or sriracha for heat

Mixed greens
romaine, spinach, arugula

1cucumber
thinly sliced

1carrot
julienned or shaved

0.5red onion
thinly sliced

½ cupedamame beans
shelled

fresh herbs
mint, cilantro, or Thai basil

2 Tbsprice vinegar

1 Tbspsoy sauce

1 Tbsplime juice

1 tspsesame oil

1 tsphoney
or agave

1garlic clove
small, minced

fish sauce
Optional, for umami

1 Tbspsesame seeds

chopped peanuts

avocado
Instructions
Step 1
Marinade:
Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar or honey, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and chili flakes or sriracha (if using) to make the marinade.







Step 2
Marinade: Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes (longer if possible).

Step 3
Grill on parchment paper. Add chilled rice in an even layer and press down lightly.



Step 4
Cook until golden and crispy on one side. Mix it up. Season with salt.

Step 5
Preheat your BBQ or grill pan. Cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked and nicely charred. Let rest, then slice thinly.
Step 6
In a bowl, whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey or agave, minced garlic, and fish sauce (if using) to make the dressing.







Step 7
In a large bowl, toss greens, cucumber, carrot, red onion, herbs, edamame, and crispy rice.






Step 8
Add chopped peanuts or avocado.


Step 9
Add the dressing, sliced chicken on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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