Best 9 Brown Rice Chicken And Cilantro Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Brown Rice Chicken and Cilantro Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This wholesome dish combines the goodness of brown rice, tender chicken, and a refreshing cilantro dressing, creating a delightful balance of hearty grains, succulent protein, and vibrant aromatics.

Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that offer a range of culinary experiences. Dive into the zesty flavors of our Avocado Corn Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh avocado, sweet corn, crisp red onion, and a tangy lime dressing. For a satisfying vegetarian option, try our hearty Quinoa and Black Bean Salad, packed with protein-rich quinoa, black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and a flavorful cilantro-lime vinaigrette. And to complete your meal, whip up our refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca, a thirst-quenching blend of ripe watermelon, lime juice, and a hint of sweetness, providing a perfect complement to the savory dishes.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD



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This easy chicken salad recipe is made with scallions, cilantro with a hint of lime. It's a tasty twist on traditional chicken salad with some Latin flavor!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 oz cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
2 tbsp light mayonnaise (full fat for Keto)
1 small scallion (chopped)
2 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
kosher salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chile powder
low sodium chicken broth (check labels for Keto or use bullion)

Steps:

  • Combine cooked chicken, mayonnaise, scallions, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chile powder.
  • Add a little chicken broth if chicken seams too dry, 1 tbsp at a time.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2, Calories 160.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Sodium 151.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

BROWN RICE CHICKEN SALAD



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"This is a wonderful salad to serve for dinner," writes Naomi Reed of McMinnville, Oregon. "Not only is it delicious, it's also very pretty." From sweet carrots and almonds to fresh cilantro and lime, this brings a lovely medley of flavors to the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CILANTRO-LIME BROWN RICE



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This recipe is a great spin-off on your conventional (and let's face it, plain) side dish of rice at dinner. The brown rice provides a nutritious, fiber-packed alternative to white rice, and the cilantro and the lime gives this dish an extra dash of delicious Mexican flavor.

Provided by skinnymom

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
2 cups brown rice
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Transfer brown rice to a large bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt together in a bowl; stir into rice. Fold cilantro into rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 73.6 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 453.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

BROWN RICE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN



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This delightful dish is nutritious, simple to fix and brightens up any buffet table. It's a terrific way to use up leftover chicken, and you can add veggies according to your family's liking. -Glenda Harper of Cable, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cubed grilled chicken breasts
2 medium apples, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Serve in lettuce-lined bowls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD



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I came up with this when I had leftover rice and hadn't eaten dinner yet. It turned out so good I had to share it. Use leftover chicken or grill a breast. Serve warm or cold.

Provided by Heather Finn-Brady

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups salsa
1 (15.25 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into cubes
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix rice, salsa, corn, beans, chicken, avocado, and cilantro together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.3 calories, Carbohydrate 105.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 13.1 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1019.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

EARLONNE'S CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE



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Layered with savory, satisfying flavors, this one-pan recipe was inspired by a dish Earlonne Woods regularly prepared for himself while incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison. Mr. Woods, a co-host of the popular Ear Hustle podcast, generally relied on kitchen connections to secure a raw chicken hindquarter. He'd boil it in a hot pot with whatever seasonings he had available, then use the resulting broth to rehydrate some instant brown rice. Offered as a cooking lesson to Mr. Woods, who is now an amateur home cook, this version instead relies on chicken legs browned in butter, a vibrant mix of spices and aromatics, and rich, homemade broth to pack in flavor. And just as the dish did when Mr. Woods served it, it may prompt your diner to compliment the meal: "You put your foot in it!"

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, poultry, main course

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 whole chicken legs
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cayenne
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3 1/2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 fresh or dried bay leaves
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish
1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely grated

Steps:

  • Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and leave it out at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. At the same time, add the brown rice to a bowl, cover with water and set aside to soak for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Adjust oven rack position to lower third and heat to 375 degrees.
  • Make the spice mix: Add garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, paprika, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon pepper to a small jar or other lidded container and whisk to combine. Cover spice mix and set aside.
  • Set a large (10- or 12-inch) cast-iron or other oven-safe skillet (preferably with a lid) over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt. Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, carefully lay chicken legs in pan in a single layer, skin-side down, and cook until golden-brown, 4 to 6 minutes, then remove from pan and set aside on a plate, skin-side up. Meanwhile, drain the brown rice in a fine-mesh strainer, shaking to remove excess water; set aside.
  • Add onions and celery to pan along with a generous pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook until vegetables are tender and lightly golden, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Return heat to medium-high, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt, then add rice and 4 teaspoons prepared spice mix. Toast rice until golden, about 90 seconds, then add stock and bay leaves.
  • Bring to a boil, then taste and adjust for salt - the stock should be a little saltier than you are comfortable with. Turn off flame, nestle chicken legs into the pan, skin-side up, and cover with a lid or foil. (If using foil, take care to create a tight seal to prevent steam from escaping.) Place onto prepared rack in the oven.
  • Check the pan after 15 minutes to make sure the liquid is at a steady simmer and adjust oven temperature as needed. Cook until rice absorbs the liquid and is tender and chicken is falling off the bone, about 80 to 90 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees and remove lid or foil from pan. Adjust rack position to upper third of oven, and place pan on rack. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until chicken skin is deep golden brown. Remove from oven, and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • In the meantime, prepare sauce: In a medium bowl, combine sour cream or yogurt, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir, taste and adjust seasoning for salt. Serve with chicken and rice; garnish with cilantro.
  • Cover and refrigerate leftover chicken, rice and sauce for up to 5 days. Cover and store remaining spice mix in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

BROWN RICE, CHICKEN, AND CILANTRO SALAD



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The familiar combination of chicken and rice takes a delicious detour with the addition of Asian flavors in this brown rice, chicken, and cilantro salad recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half (about 9 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 cups cooked brown rice, tossed with 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar while warm
2 cups shredded bok choy or cabbage
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine water and soy sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook, covered, for 4 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Let cool.
  • Combine rice, bok choy, cilantro, and sesame seeds in a bowl; toss in chicken with juices. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with lime wedges.

MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD



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Recipe video above. This Brown Rice Salad looks way too healthy to taste as good as it does! The fresh dill and coriander/cilantro with the bright lemon dressing totally makes it. The perfectly cooked, nutty brown rice helps. Everything else is customisable.Serves 6 to 8 as a side, 4 as a meal. Keeps for 3 days. Exellent work lunch option, and serving for lunch with friends.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Side Dish     Side Salad

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups cooked brown rice (, cooled but not cold)
2 tomatoes (, diced)
2 cucumbers (, diced (or 1 long English/continental cucumber))
1/2 red onion (, chopped (sub 2 stems green onion))
40g/ 4 cups tightly packed baby rocket/arugula (, roughly chopped (or baby spinach))
1/3 cup coriander/cilantro leaves (, roughly chopped (Note 2))
1/3 cup fresh dill leaves (, roughly chopped (Note 2))
3 tbsp lemon juice
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic cloves (, minced using garlic press)
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard ((Note 3))
3/4 tsp salt (, kosher/cooking salt (1/2 tsp table salt))
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup black olive slices
200g/7oz halloumi (, sliced then pan fried in a little olive oil until golden and crispy)
Other topping options: feta, parmesan, nuts (Note 4)

Steps:

  • Place Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.
  • Place Salad ingredients in a big bowl. Drizzle over Dressing, toss well.
  • Transfer to serving bowl. If using Halloumi, pile on top.
  • Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 226 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE



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This hearty one-pot meal is perfect for weekend dinners when you have time to let the dish cook.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole cut-up chicken (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), skins removed, breasts halved crosswise (save wings for another use)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup long-grain brown rice
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas, thawed
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, turning, until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, tomatoes, peppers, and 1 1/4 cups water; nestle chicken pieces in rice mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until rice is tender, 55 to 60 minutes. If any liquid remains in skillet, remove lid and simmer until evaporated.
  • Sprinkle peas over contents of skillet; cover, and remove from heat. Set aside until peas are heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Tips:

- For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for organic or free-range chicken, and use fresh cilantro and lime juice. - To save time, cook the chicken and rice ahead of time. The chicken can be cooked up to 3 days in advance, and the rice can be cooked up to 2 days in advance. - If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to preheat the skillet before adding the chicken. - Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as shredded carrots, chopped cucumbers, or sliced bell peppers. - Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

This brown rice chicken and cilantro salad is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this salad a try.

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