Crispy Rice Saladwith Chicken Tenders
- 1 hr 9 min
- Serves 4
- 10 ingredients
30 minutes to prep, 39 to cook. This crispy rice salad with chicken tenders is a delicious and easy meal, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of crunchy rice, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, all tied together with a creamy and spicy sauce, makes for a truly satisfying dish.
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Method
Preheat the oven to 400°F (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Prepare the microwave rice according to the package instructions, then transfer it to the prepared baking tray.
Drizzle the sesame oil and soy sauce over the rice, mixing well to combine. Spread the rice mixture thinly and evenly across the baking tray.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rice is evenly coated with sesame oil and soy sauce. Spread it in a thin, even layer for more consistent crisping.
Bake the rice in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove it from the oven and mix well to redistribute the rice.
Return the rice to the oven and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the rice is crispy and golden brown.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rice is golden and crisp. Redistribute it between baking rounds so more grains crisp evenly.
While the rice is baking, prepare the chicken tenders. Place them on a separate baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake the chicken tenders in the oven for 24 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, or until they are cooked through and crispy on the outside.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is cooked through with a crisp exterior. Turn the tenders midway so both sides brown.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, chopped chicken, thinly sliced cucumber, diced avocado, and edamame beans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce until smooth.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce are smooth and combined. Whisk until no streaks remain.
Pour the mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce mixture over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Salad ingredients are evenly coated. Fold gently to avoid crushing the avocado.
Serve the crispy rice salad in individual bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Tips while you cook
- Staggered rice baking
- Bake the rice for 15 minutes, stir, then bake another 15 minutes.
- Flip chicken halfway
- Turn the chicken tenders over at the 12‑minute mark for uniform cooking.
- Prepare dressing while rice bakes
- Whisk mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce in a small bowl during the rice baking time.
- Cool rice slightly before mixing
- Allow the baked rice to sit briefly after removal from the oven before adding other ingredients.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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