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Crispy Rice Chicken & Cucumber Salad

Crispy Rice Chicken & Cucumber Salad

This Crispy Rice Chicken & Cucumber Salad combines fresh ingredients for a refreshing, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Rice Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • Pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken and vegetables, and toss to combine.
Cooking Rice
  1. In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the cooked rice and season with salt. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Once the rice is crispy, mix it with the salad.
  4. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to add herbs or swap vegetables to suit your taste. Let the dish rest for optimal flavor development before serving.

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