Chicken Caesar Crispy Rice Salad
Enjoy a delicious twist with our Chicken Caesar Crispy Rice Salad—perfect for meal prep or entertaining. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped
- 14 oz can of chickpeas, drained
- 5 oz shredded kale
- 1/2 cup aioli or egg-free mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions; cool in the fridge.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix cooled rice with olive oil, smoked paprika, and parmesan; spread on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Toss drained chickpeas with olive oil and smoked paprika; roast alongside the rice until crispy.
- In a bowl, combine aioli, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and black pepper to make dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, kale, roasted chickpeas, and most of the crispy rice. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve topped with remaining crispy rice for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://kitchenmagichub.com/chicken-caesar-crispy-rice-salad/