Sesame Brown Rice Salad with Shredded Chicken and Peanuts

Sesame Brown Rice Salad with Shredded Chicken and Peanuts


1 c long-grain brown rice
2 c shredded cooked chicken breast (I didn't shred)
1/2 c shredded carrot
1/3 c sliced green onions
1/4 c dry roasted peanuts
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
4 tsp canola oil
1 tsp dark sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced

1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Transfer rice to a large bowl; fluff with a fork. Cool. Add chicken, carrot onions, 2 Tbsp peanuts, 2 tsp cilantro, and salt to rice; toss to combine.
2. Combine juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle oil mixture over rice mixture; toss to combine. Serve topped with peanuts and cilantro.

Yield: 4 servings

From Cooking Light Magazine June 2007

Ken's rating: *****
Chalsea's rating: *****
Totally tasty and pretty easy. Also makes delicious leftovers. And bonus: 393 calories per serving!!

1 comments:

Unknown said...

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