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
58
Moderate
Glycemic Load
45
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1275.7 kcal (64%)
Total Fat82.6 g (118%)
Carbs76.6 g (29%)
Sugars15.1 g (17%)
Protein59.8 g (120%)
Sodium1970 mg (98%)
Fiber9.7 g (35%)
% 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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