Zesty Asian Chicken Rice Salad
Shake up your lunch routine with this 15-minute Zesty Asian Chicken Rice Salad made with Minute® Instant Brown Rice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Brown Rice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 bag (12 oz) broccoli slaw
- 2 1/2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
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Instructions
Say goodbye to bland and boring lunches with this flavor-packed Zesty Asian Chicken Rice Salad. It’s loaded with chicken, crunchy broccoli slaw and chopped red bell pepper all combined with a sweet and tangy dressing.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool completely.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and sugar in a large bowl.
Step 3
Add broccoli slaw, chicken, bell pepper and cooled rice. Toss to combine ingredients. Top with cilantro.
Recipe Tips
This versatile salad can be easily tweaked to your liking by adding or substituting ingredients. If you like things with a bit of heat, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of Sriracha sauce to the dressing. If you’re not a fan of broccoli, try this recipe with regular coleslaw.
For a fun twist, use this recipe as a tasty filling for lettuce wraps using fresh lettuce leaves.
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A Salad that Fills You Up
A colorful meal brimming with bold flavors doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming to make. Here at Minute® Rice, we understand how busy life can get and we know that quality meals can seem out of reach on busy days. We invite you to try any of our quick and easy recipes for high-quality, satisfying meals that fit your busy lifestyle.
A perfect example is this delicious Zesty Asian Chicken Rice Salad made with Minute® Instant Brown Rice. Loaded with shredded chicken, crunchy broccoli slaw and chopped red bell pepper, this zesty salad comes together beautifully with a sweet and tangy sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and sugar. Say goodbye to unsatisfying salads that leave you hungry in an hour. This salad’s whole grain rice base and hefty dose of protein and nutrients will keep you full for hours so you can power through your day.
Discover more international-inspired flavors by trying this Southern-style Red Beans and Rice recipe. If you are looking for a vegetarian dish, try our Rice-Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan.
