EASY CHICKEN & RICE SALAD

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I saw this in a magazine not long ago but I wasn't satisfied until I'd tweaked it just a bit, due to some ingredients I didn't care for. Now it suits me and I hope it suits you too. Recipe & Photo: Tasteofhome.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg (8.8 oz. ea.) ready-to-serve long grain rice
2/3 c thai peanut sauce
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp water
1 pkg (16 oz.) coleslaw mix
2 pkg (6 oz. ea.) ready-to-serve grilled chicken breast strips
1/2 c torn parsley leaves
1 1/2 c blanched peanuts, slightly crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the rice according to package instructions; put into a large bowl.
  • 2. In a small bowl, whisk the peanut sauce, oil, and water until blended; set aside.
  • 3. Add the chicken, coleslaw mix, and parsley to the rice and mix well. Drizzle with peanut sauce mixture and toss to combine.
  • 4. Sprinkle the salad with peanuts and serve with a slice of lime on the side.

Ashok Dahal
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This salad is delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy, and the vegetables are crisp. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Tayyab nawab
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer salad: light, refreshing, and flavorful.


eniola olayemi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal for busy weeknights.


Cristal Renteria
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Syed Muneeb
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This is the best chicken rice salad I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and the chicken is so tender.


Tariq Hamza
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Brandon Mattinas
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This salad is delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy, and the vegetables are crisp. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Some One
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead meal for busy weeknights.


Nishantha Thilak
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer salad: light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Amber Shah
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing, and they always ask for seconds.


Gacha Layla
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a bit of chopped celery and grapes for extra crunch.


justice smith
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal for busy weeknights.


Rohit Pairyar
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I'm always looking for new and easy chicken salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


IT Patchi
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and held up well in the heat. The flavors were even better the next day.


Davis Ofosu
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This chicken rice salad was a hit at our potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this sa