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High Protein Crispy Rice Salad

High Protein Crispy Rice Salad That Delivers Crunchy Flavor

This High Protein Crispy Rice Salad combines crispy textures and nutritious ingredients, making it a delightful go-to meal prep option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice Cooled for best texture
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1/2 cup Corn Flour For coating
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Unhulled Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce Shredded
  • 2 cups Lebanese Cucumbers Sliced
  • 3 stalks Spring Onions Chopped
  • 1 cup Edamame Beans Shelled
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Cashews
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Chopped

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • Frying pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven grill to 200°C (about 400°F) and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled jasmine rice with tamari, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
  3. Spread the seasoned rice mixture in a single layer on the preheated baking tray and bake for 14 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  4. Dice the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and coat with corn flour mixed with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
  6. In a food processor, combine lime juice, tahini, honey, salt, and blend until creamy.
  7. In a large bowl, combine fried chicken, prepared vegetables, and edamame, then drizzle with tahini dressing.
  8. Sprinkle crispy rice and roasted cashews on top before serving, and add lime or mint for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal crispiness, use cooled rice and avoid overcrowding the frying pan. Adjust dressing to taste and store components separately until serving.

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