Description
Discover the Easy High Protein Crispy Rice Salad, a vibrant and satisfying meal that will keep you energized throughout your day. Packed with protein-rich chicken thighs and edamame, this salad combines crispy rice with fresh veggies for a delightful crunch in every bite. Ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, it’s customizable to fit your taste preferences. With a zesty dressing that balances savory and tangy flavors, this dish is perfect for hosting friends or enjoying a nutritious solo meal. Don’t settle for bland salads—this recipe is a game-changer that delivers on taste and nutrition!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 600 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 200 grams shelled edamame beans
- Fresh cilantro and mint leaves
- 2 tbsp tahini
- Lime juice
- Tamari
- 2 tbsp corn flour
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 35 ml fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp unhulled tahini
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- 2 lebanese cucumbers, sliced in thin rounds
- 3 stalks spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup roasted cashews, chopped
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions; let cool.
- In a non-stick skillet, cook diced chicken thighs seasoned with corn flour, salt, and pepper until golden brown (8–10 minutes).
- Whisk together tamari, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, lime juice, tahini, fish sauce, water, and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Add cooked rice, chicken, cilantro, shredded lettuce, cucumber slices, and edamame to the dressing; toss gently.
- Serve topped with mint leaves and chopped roasted cashews.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg