Protein-Packed Chicken Saladwith Crispy Rice
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- 19 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A vibrant, protein-packed chicken salad that bursts with color and flavor. Crispy air‑fried chicken strips and crunchy soy‑olive rice mingle with fresh greens, tomatoes, and a smoky chipotle‑yogurt dressing for a satisfying, low‑carb lunch perfect for fitness enthusiasts.
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Method
Chop leafy greens on a cutting board.
Add the chopped greens to a bowl.
Prepare the chicken coating by whisking the eggs with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic.
Coat each chicken strip in the egg mixture, then dredge in crushed cornflakes until fully coated.
Place the coated chicken in an air fryer and cook at 400°F (400°F) for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The coating is golden and the chicken is cooked through. Turn the chicken halfway for even browning.
Cut the cooked chicken into portions.
Meanwhile, toss the leftover white rice with soy sauce and olive oil, then air fry for 10 minutes or sauté in a hot skillet until crispy.
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and chipotle sauce to create the dressing.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The yogurt dressing is smooth and evenly mixed. Stir until honey, lemon, and chipotle are blended through.
Assemble the salad by placing leafy greens in a bowl, adding red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and carrot julienne.
Add the air‑fried chicken strips on top, then sprinkle the crispy rice over the salad.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the entire dish and toss gently to combine.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The dressing lightly coats the assembled salad. Toss gently just before serving to preserve the crisp toppings.
Serve immediately and enjoy a vibrant, protein‑rich salad.
Tips while you cook
- Prep coating before cooking
- Whisk the eggs with seasonings and coat the chicken strips before placing them in the air fryer.
- Turn chicken halfway
- Flip the chicken strips at the 10‑minute mark.
- Crisp rice separately
- Toss the rice with soy sauce and olive oil, then air‑fry or sauté until crispy before adding to the salad.
- Dress just before serving
- Mix the yogurt dressing and drizzle over the assembled salad right before eating.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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Chicken salad, 14 ways
14 creators posted their own. Most use chicken and garlic.
- Panacea Palm25 min16 ingr.Only this one uses mayo, jalapeno and sweetcorn
- Daan van der Lecq17 min9 ingr.Only this one uses sriracha, sesame seeds and red cabbage
- mob25 min12 ingr.Only this one uses caesar dressing, croutons and anchovy paste
- Felipe Bejarano45 min19 ingr.Only this one uses mixed leafy greens, european cucumber and carrots
- Karim Saad10 min10 ingr.Only this one uses onion powder and cumin
- Katie Bien35 min21 ingr.Only this one uses pickled onions, sourdough panko breadcrumbs and coconut aminos
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