Chinese Chicken and Rice Salad
Shake things up with this sweet and tangy Chinese Chicken and Rice Salad made with Minute® Instant White Rice, pineapple, broccoli slaw and a blend of soy and hoisin sauces.
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Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved
- 1 cup Minute® White Rice
- 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
- 1 pkg (14 oz) broccoli slaw or classic coleslaw
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
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Instructions
Tossed in a tasty blend of rice vinegar, soy and hoisin sauces, this Chinese Chicken and Rice Salad with sweet and juicy pineapple chunks, broccoli slaw, tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice is sure to please.
Step 1
Measure 1/2 cup pineapple juice and reserve. Add enough water to remaining pineapple juice to make 1 cup.
Step 2
Prepare rice according to package directions using juice-water mixture. Allow to cool.
Step 3
Combine cooled rice, chicken, pineapple chunks and broccoli slaw in a large bowl. Set aside.
Step 4
Whisk together reserved pineapple juice, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce and soy sauce in a small bowl.
Step 5
Toss salad with desired amount of dressing and cilantro. Garnish with almonds, if using.
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Sweet and Simple
Does your work or school schedule leave you short on time for lunch and opting for fast food? Do you ever have guests coming over for dinner and feel that you don’t have enough time to make something great? Whatever the case may be, we’ve got you covered with our quick, simple and tasty Chinese Chicken and Rice Salad made with Minute® Instant White Rice.
Make this dish in the morning and take it with you for a delicious and satisfying, protein-packed lunch that will help you power through the day. Or, impress your family or dinner guests with the unexpected sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple, rice vinegar, soy and hoisin sauce. These may not be typical salad ingredients but we guarantee everyone will love this surprising combo!
Never waste your appetite, time or money on fast food or bland, boring salads again with this and other quick, simple and delicious recipes made with Minute® Instant White Rice. If you’re looking for a new vegetarian dinner recipe, try our Rice- Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan.
More Recipe Ideas
Kick this salad up a notch and give it a bit of crunch by adding toasted sliced almonds, fresh snow peas or a bit of chopped celery. If you’re looking for another delicious rice salad with Asian-inspired flavors, try this Asian Pecan, Shrimp and Rice Salad. For a new chicken and rice recipe, give this 15-Minute Chicken and Rice Dinner a try tonight!
If you’re looking for an even quicker and more streamlined version of this recipe, try this Pineapple and Chicken Fried Rice Cup or a simple Microwave Egg Fried Rice.
