Best 8 Brown Rice Chicken Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthy and delicious twist on the classic chicken salad? Look no further than brown rice chicken salad! This dish combines tender chicken, fluffy brown rice, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light snack, brown rice chicken salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, with variations such as avocado, bacon, and grapes, there's a brown rice chicken salad recipe to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MANGO BASIL CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE SALAD



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Serve as a salad or even a wrap ... zippy balsamic vinaigrette, fresh basil and mango, with chicken and whole-grain brown rice. Oh, and, don't forget the cheese.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Minute® Rice

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cups cooked chicken, cooled and coarsely chopped
1 ½ cups cooked Minute® Brown Rice, cooled
1 cup fresh mango, peeled and chopped
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
4 large green lettuce leaves, washed and dried
⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • In bottom of large bowl, combine bottled dressing and basil. Add chicken, brown rice, mango, and tomatoes. Toss well to combine.
  • To serve: Place 1 lettuce leaf onto each of 4 serving plates. Divide salad mixture evenly and place into center of lettuce leaves. Garnish top of each serving with an equal amount of crumbled goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 337.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

BROWN RICE, CHICKEN, AND CILANTRO SALAD



Brown Rice, Chicken, and Cilantro Salad image

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.

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 :

CHICKEN LIVER SALAD WITH BROWN RICE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
3/4 pound chicken livers
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup white wine
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons white or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil. Add the rice, lower heat, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Allow rice to cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, carefully remove all fat and connective tissue from the chicken livers. Place them in a sauce pan, add broth and wine and simmer gently until they are cooked and still pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Drain and slice the chicken livers. Place chicken livers in a bowl with the green pepper, onion and thyme.
  • Combine vinegar and mustard and add olive oil, beating or shaking until the dressing is well blended. Pour over chicken-liver mixture and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Rinse rice briefly in tepid water. Drain well. Season rice with salt and pepper. Fold chicken-liver mixture and rice together and fold in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 610, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1193 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BROWN RICE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN



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This dish is nutritious and is simple to fix. Great way to use up leftover chicken. I love making this for lunch. You can add whatever veggies you like.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cubed grilled chicken breasts
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2/3 cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
  • In a jar with a lid, combine the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and shake well.
  • Pour over the rice mixture and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 328.3, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13

THAI SALAD WITH WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE AND CHICKEN



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Begin with Uncle Ben's® Rice and end up on a culinary trip to Thailand. Peanut sauce and spinach meet for an exotic plate of Thai salad with healthy whole grain brown rice and delicious basil seasoned chicken.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ tablespoons grated ginger
2 medium (blank)s cucumbers
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
1 ½ tablespoons garlic, minced
½ cup red onion, finely chopped
6 ounces fresh spinach, cut into strips
3 cups cooked chicken, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
½ cup fresh basil, cut into strips
¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup rice vinegar
½ poblano chile, seeded and chopped
⅓ cup lite soy sauce
1 ½ cups UNCLE BEN'S® Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice (uncooked)

Steps:

  • Cook the rice according to package directions, set aside and chill.
  • Whisk the peanut butter, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and poblano peppers in a small bowl, set aside.
  • Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise before cutting them into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Combine the rice with cucumber, dressing, chicken, and onion. Cover and chill.
  • Just before serving, toss the salad with the spinach and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 688.8 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

CHICKEN-BROWN RICE SALAD



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Categories     Chicken     Low Carb

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup bottled fat-free Italian salad dressing
6 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds total)
1 cup loose-pack frozen French-cut green beans
3 cups cooked brown rice or cooked kasha (roasted buckwheat groats), chilled
1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
2 cups shredded cabbage with carrot
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • . Place 3 tablespoons of the Italian salad dressing in a small bowl. Set aside remaining Italian salad dressing. 2. Place chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once and brushing chicken with the 3 tablespoons dressing during the last 2 minutes. 3. Rinse green beans with cool water for 30 seconds; drain well. In a large bowl toss together beans, chilled rice, artichoke hearts, and coleslaw mix. Pour the reserved salad dressing over rice mixture; toss to gently coat. 4. Remove chicken from grill. Slice chicken. Arrange lettuce leaves on 4 dinner plates. Top with the rice mixture and chicken slices. Makes 6 (1 chicken breast half and 1 cup rice salad) servings.

Tips:

  • Select high-quality chicken and brown rice: Using fresh, flavorful ingredients will elevate the taste of your chicken salad.
  • Cook the brown rice perfectly: Properly cooked brown rice should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. Adjust the cooking time according to the specific rice variety you're using.
  • Chop the vegetables and fruit evenly: Consistent chopping ensures that all ingredients blend well and provides a visually appealing salad.
  • Use a variety of textures: Incorporate a mix of crunchy vegetables, such as celery and carrots, with softer ones, like tomatoes and avocado, for a textural contrast.
  • Balance the flavors: Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and seasonings to your preference. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice for a tangy kick.
  • Serve the salad chilled: For the best flavor and texture, chill the chicken salad before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up slightly.

Conclusion:

Brown rice chicken salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in many ways. With its combination of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it makes for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Whether you serve it as a main course, a side dish, or a sandwich filling, this salad is sure to please. The tips provided in this article will help you create the perfect brown rice chicken salad every time. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to enjoy this culinary delight!

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