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Bang Bang Chicken Crispy Rice Salad

A fun and delicious dish combining crispy rice, tender chicken, and fresh veggies, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crispy rice
  • 1 cup uncooked rice Use white or brown rice as preferred
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce Use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
For the salad
  • 5 pieces chicken tenders
  • 3 pieces baby cucumbers Sliced
  • 1 medium carrot Julienned
  • 0.5 pieces red onion Pickled or regular, sliced into half moons
  • 1 pieces avocado Cubed
  • 0.25 cup cilantro Mince
For the dressing
  • 0.25 cup mayo
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha Optional, adjust to spice preference
  • 1 pieces lime Juiced
For topping
  • to taste sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation of crispy rice
  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooled, spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Add the olive oil, soy sauce, and chili oil. Mix well.
  3. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30-45 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy to your liking.
Preparation of chicken and vegetables
  1. Place the chicken tenders on a separate baking sheet and cook according to package instructions.
  2. If desired, toss the cooked chicken in sweet chili sauce and cut into small pieces.
  3. Slice the cucumbers, julienne the carrot, slice the onion, cube the avocado, and mince the cilantro. Combine these ingredients in a large salad bowl.
Making the dressing
  1. Mix the mayo, Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a separate bowl.
Assembly
  1. Add the sliced chicken and crispy rice to the salad bowl.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss everything together, and top with sesame seeds.
  3. Enjoy the salad while the rice is still crispy.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed within 1-2 days. Keep crispy rice separate to maintain crunch.