Description
A vibrant salad with tender shredded chicken, crispy rice, fresh vegetables, and creamy peanut dressing, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups crispy rice (puffed rice or fried rice)
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, cucumber)
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, crispy rice, mixed vegetables, and chopped peanuts in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately for a satisfying crunch or chill for a refreshing meal later.
Notes
Make ahead by prepping a few hours in advance, keep crispy rice separate until serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg