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Easy High Protein Crispy Rice Salad

Easy High Protein Crispy Rice Salad
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If you’re craving a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare, look no further than the Easy High Protein Crispy Rice Salad! This delightful salad combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and protein-packed edamame mixed with crispy jasmine rice. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or as a meal prep option to enjoy throughout the week. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this salad is bound to become a staple in your kitchen. Not only does it burst with flavor, but it’s also visually appealing, making it ideal for family gatherings or lunch at work.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 600 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp corn flour
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 35 ml fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp unhulled tahini
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, sliced in thin rounds
  • Handful of mint leaves
  • 3 stalks spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 200 grams shelled edamame beans
  • 1/3 cup roasted cashews, chopped

Instructions

  1. Marinate diced chicken thighs with tamari, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, corn flour, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
  2. Sauté marinated chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (8-10 minutes).
  3. Mix olive oil, lime juice, tahini, water, and honey in a bowl to make the dressing.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked jasmine rice with shredded lettuce and sliced cucumbers. Top with cooked chicken.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently. Garnish with cilantro, mint leaves, spring onions, edamame beans, and roasted cashews.

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