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recipe chicken caesar crispy rice salad
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Diet: General
Description
This salad elevates the classic Caesar with smoky lime yogurt, grilled chicken, and crispy jasmine rice for a delightful combination of textures and flavors. It’s a fresh and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts (600g / 20oz): 2 boneless, skinless breasts
- Olive Oil (5 tbsp / 75ml): Extra virgin
- Lemon Juice (3 tbsp / 45ml): Freshly squeezed
- Garlic (3 cloves): Minced
- Dried Oregano (1 tsp / 5ml)
- Salt & Pepper: To taste
- Romaine Lettuce (1 large head / 200g / 7oz): 1 head, crisp
- Parmesan Cheese (¼ cup + 2 tbsp / 40g): Grated
- Anchovy Paste (1 tsp / 5ml)
- Dijon Mustard (1 tsp / 5ml)
- Egg Yolk (1 large)
- Jasmine Rice (1 cup / 200g / 7 fl oz): Cooked and cooled
- Vegetable Oil (2 tbsp / 30ml): For frying
- Plain Greek Yogurt (½ cup / 120g / ½ cup): Full-fat
- Smoked Paprika (½ tsp / 2.5ml)
- Lime Zest (1 tsp / 5ml)
- Lime Juice (1 tbsp / 15ml): Freshly squeezed
- Honey (1 tsp / 5ml – optional)
- Pine Nuts (1 tbsp / 15g): Toasted
- Fresh Parsley (1 tbsp / 5g): Chopped
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; coat chicken and refrigerate for 30-240 minutes.
- Prepare Rice: Spread cooled rice on a baking sheet, chill for 20 minutes, and cut into squares.
- Fry Rice: Fry rice squares in vegetable oil until golden and crispy.
- Make Dressing: Whisk egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard, anchovy paste, and garlic; slowly drizzle in olive oil, then add Parmesan and pepper.
- Make Drizzle: Combine yogurt, smoked paprika, lime zest, lime juice, honey (optional), olive oil, and salt.
- Grill Chicken: Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
- Assemble Salad: Toss romaine with dressing, add chicken, rice, and Parmesan.
- Plate & Garnish: Plate salad, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and garnish with pine nuts and parsley.
Notes
For extra crispy rice, ensure it’s thoroughly chilled before frying. Resting the chicken after grilling helps retain its juices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg