Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad
Running out the door? This crunchy Asian chicken salad with Minute® Jasmine Rice Cups is a grab-and-go winner. Fresh, flavorful and ready in 10 minutes. This easy Asian chicken salad fills you up without slowing you down.
Ingredients
- 1 Minute Jasmine Rice Cup
- 1/2 cup rotisserie chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
- 2 tbsp red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp peanut sauce, store-bought or homemade (see recipe in recipe tips)
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
- 2 tbsp crispy rice noodles (optional garnish for more crispiness)
Instructions
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly.Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken, mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper and green onions.Step 3
Drizzle the peanut sauce over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with peanuts, cilantro and rice noodles, if using.
Recipe Tip
Peanut Sauce:
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp water (to thin, if needed)
Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad with Jasmine Rice
This is your new go-to when you want something fresh and crunchy, yet filling enough to count as a real meal. Not a side salad. Something that actually satisfies.
This crunchy Asian chicken salad brings together tender rotisserie chicken, crisp greens, shredded cabbage, carrots and cool cucumber, all tossed in a rich peanut sauce that slaps. It’s the perfect balance of savory and sweet.
Underneath it all, the hero of this dish is a warm Minute Jasmine Rice Cup that adds enough comfort to turn it from a light bite into a complete, satisfying bowl, all while saving you time.
Our microwaveable rice cups heat up in just 1 minute, helping this recipe come together in about 10 minutes. Using simple ingredients, you can grab and go. No complicated prep. No extra steps. Just a fresh, flavor-packed meal that fits into your day without slowing it down.
Tips & Variations
Make it Extra Crunchy
Add more texture with crispy rice noodles, extra cabbage, or even sliced snap peas. The more crunch, the better.
No Stove, No Problem
Enough said. Minute Rice Cups heat up in 1 minute in your microwave.
Change the Sauce
Peanut sauce adds richness, but you can swap in sesame dressing, a soy-lime mix, or something with a little heat, like chili crisp or sriracha. Read our blog for even more rice sauce inspiration.
Serving Suggestions
This salad works at any time during your day. It’s perfect for a quick lunch between meetings, an easy snack between classes or even a meal prep option you throw together ahead of time.
Simple without sacrificing flavor, thanks to our microwaveable Jasmine rice cups. This recipe proves that fresh meals don’t have to take much time or effort.
Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad FAQs
Can I use store-bought rotisserie chicken?
Yes. Rotisserie chicken is one of the easiest ways to add tender, flavorful protein without any extra cooking. It blends perfectly with the fresh vegetables and peanut sauce.
Can I make this vegetarian?
Absolutely. Swap the chicken for tofu or edamame, and you still get a satisfying bowl.
