Description
This Teriyaki Chicken Crispy Rice Salad brings together juicy, flavorful chicken, crisp golden rice, and a medley of fresh veggies—all tossed in a sweet and savory teriyaki dressing. It’s crunchy, vibrant, and perfect for a refreshing yet hearty meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the chilled rice in an even layer and cook without stirring for 5–7 minutes until crispy and golden. Flip and crisp the other side lightly. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil. Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in the teriyaki sauce and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the chicken is glazed and sticky. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl or platter, layer the crispy rice, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and green onions.
- Top with the teriyaki chicken and drizzle extra teriyaki sauce over everything.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Chill the rice at least 2 hours or overnight for the crispiest results.
- You can swap the chicken for tofu, shrimp, or beef if preferred.
- Add avocado slices for an extra creamy touch!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying, Assembling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg