Protein-Packed Chicken Salad with Crispy Rice
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.
Maker: Felipe Bejarano
From: Instagram(view original)
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Ingredients
- mixed leafy greens
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium European cucumber
- 1 medium carrots
- 7 1/10 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chipotle sauce
Chicken Coating
- 2 large eggs
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste paprika
- to taste garlic
- 1 cup cornflakes
Crispy Rice
- 1 cup leftover white rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1Chop leafy greens on a cutting board.
- 2Add the chopped greens to a bowl.
- 3Prepare the chicken coating by whisking the eggs with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic.
- 4Coat each chicken strip in the egg mixture, then dredge in crushed cornflakes until fully coated.
- 5Place the coated chicken in an air fryer and cook at 392°F (400°F) for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- 6Cut the cooked chicken into portions.
- 7Meanwhile, 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.
- 8In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and chipotle sauce to create the dressing.
- 9Assemble the salad by placing leafy greens in a bowl, adding red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and carrot julienne.
- 10Add the air‑fried chicken strips on top, then sprinkle the crispy rice over the salad.
- 11Drizzle the prepared dressing over the entire dish and toss gently to combine.
- 12Serve immediately and enjoy a vibrant, protein‑rich salad.
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- How long does it take to make Protein-Packed Chicken Salad with Crispy Rice?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Protein-Packed Chicken Salad with Crispy Rice recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Protein-Packed Chicken Salad with Crispy Rice recipe come from?
- It was shared by Felipe Bejarano on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.