Apricot Chicken Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Apricot Chicken Rice Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; Curry Powder; 1 inch fresh ginger; 2 cups long-grain rice; 1 cup dried apricots; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons fresh chives; 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color); 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color); 2 cups cooked chicken; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; Dry Sherry; Mayonnaise; Dijon Mustard; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Cayenne; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

This vibrant and refreshing Apricot Chicken Rice Salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner! Sweet apricots, crunchy almonds, and tender chicken combine with fluffy rice in a zesty dressing. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy – get ready for a flavor explosion in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 396.1 kcal

Protein 33g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Chicken Rice Salad

1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
Curry Powder
1 inch fresh ginger
2 cups long-grain rice
1 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1/2 cup bell pepper (any color)
1/2 cup bell pepper (any color)
2 cups cooked chicken
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Dry Sherry
Mayonnaise
Dijon Mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cayenne
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce

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How to Make Apricot Chicken Rice Salad

In a 4-quart pot, bring 4 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1-inch piece of peeled and thinly sliced ginger to a boil.
Stir in 2 cups of long-grain rice, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
While the rice cooks, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
Remove the cooked rice from heat and discard the ginger.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in 1 cup dried apricots (halved), 1/2 cup raisins, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), 2 cups cooked chicken (diced), and 1/2 cup slivered almonds.
Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and stir to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving. Garnish with extra chives before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

Carbs

20g

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