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High Protein Crispy Rice Salad

High Protein Crispy Rice Salad That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This High Protein Crispy Rice Salad offers a crunchy, protein-packed meal that’s quick to prepare and fully customizable.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice can substitute with basmati rice
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs can substitute with tofu
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce can swap for romaine or mixed greens
  • 1 cup Lebanese Cucumbers regular cucumbers can be used
  • 1 cup Edamame Beans can substitute with chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Cashews peanuts or sunflower seeds can substitute
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint can use cilantro as alternative
  • 2 stalks Spring Onions regular onions can be used
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Tahini can substitute with nut butters
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh is preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey can use maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil regular sesame oil can work
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari (or Soy Sauce) use low-sodium for healthier choice
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Corn Flour ensure even coating for best results

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Blender

Method
 

Directions
  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven grill to 200°C (about 400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled jasmine rice with tamari, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, and minced garlic. Stir gently to coat.
  3. Step 3: Spread seasoned rice onto the hot baking tray and bake for about 14 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  4. Step 4: Dice the chicken thighs and coat with corn flour, salt, and pepper.
  5. Step 5: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Step 6: In a blender, combine lime juice, tahini, honey, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, adding water if necessary.
  7. Step 7: Prepare your salad vegetables by shredding lettuce, slicing cucumbers, and chopping mint.
  8. Step 8: In a large serving bowl, combine fried chicken, lettuce, cucumbers, mint, spring onions, and edamame.
  9. Step 9: Drizzle tahini dressing over the salad, top with crispy rice and cashews, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Best served fresh. keep dressing separate until serving to maintain crunch.

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