Crispy Rice Asian-style Chicken Salad

Crispy Rice Asian-style Chicken Salad

Crunchy, spicy, golden rice, fresh herbs, tender chicken and a punchy Asian-inspired dressing — the perfect balance of texture and flavour. Perfect for easy autumn entertaining
(Serves 4)

SALAD

500 ml             cooked rice

20 ml               chilli crisp

20 ml               sesame oil

20 ml               soya sauce

300 g               flaked, cooked chicken

3                      baby cucumbers, sliced

500 ml             chopped cabbage and julienned carrot salad mix

½                     red onion, thinly sliced

100 g               edamame beans

1                      avocado, diced, and add some lemon juice and seasoning

100 ml             fresh coriander, lightly chopped

100 g               salted peanuts

                        Lettuce leaves for serving

                        Sesame seeds

                        Lime wedges

DRESSING

125 ml             coconut milk OR coconut cream

15 ml               honey

2,5 ml              chili flakes

15 ml               sesame oil

                        Zest of 1 lime

30 ml               lime juice

15 ml               soya sauce

15 ml               grated fresh ginger

1                      garlic clove, crushed

 

  • Spread the cooked rice on an oiled baking tray and drizzle over the chili crisp, sesame oil and soya sauce, toss well.Spread it evenly on the baking tray and bake for ±25 minutes at 180°   Flip halfway until the rice is crispy to your liking.
  • Combine the cucumber, cabbage and carrot salad, onion, edamame beans, avo and the coriander in a large bowl and toss well.Toss in the peanuts
  • TO MAKE THE DRESSING: Combine all the ingredients and taste to adjust the seasoning.
  • Add the chicken to the bowl with salad ingredients, along with the crispy rice. Pour over the dressing and toss.
  • TO ASSEMBLE: Layer four serving bowls with lettuce leaves and spoon over the crispy rice chicken salad.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and top with more coriander and lime wedges.