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Chicken Rice Salad Recipe

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Chicken Rice Salad, inspired by the exotic flavors of Morocco! Perfect for a dinner party or a casual weeknight meal, this stunning salad is easily customizable to your needs. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of dried fruits and nuts create a symphony of textures and tastes. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 681.7 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chicken Rice Salad

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How to Make Chicken Rice Salad

  1. Rinse the basmati rice and cook according to package directions until tender. Drain well and set aside to cool.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan or wok over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side).
  5. Remove chicken from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes. Then, slice the chicken breasts thinly.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, sliced chicken, red onion, celery, chopped apricots, currants, toasted almonds, chopped mint, and orange segments.
  7. Just before serving, gently stir in your favorite vinaigrette dressing (or the homemade one listed in the ingredients).
  8. Arrange lettuce leaves in the base and sides of 4 bowls. Spoon the chicken rice salad over the lettuce.
  9. Garnish each bowl with a fresh sprig of mint and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

152g

Fat

8g

Carbs

37g

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