SWEET CHILLI CRISPY CHICKEN RICE SALAD

This sweet chilli crispy chicken rice salad is fresh, healthy, and satisfying - perfect for lunch or dinner. Crispy baked rice, tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy-spicy dressing make it a standout bowl meal.

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 breaded chicken fillets, cooked

• 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced

• 2 avocados, in cubes

• 1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped

• 200g peas or edamame

• 250g cooked rice

• 2 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 100g greek yoghurt

• 65g perinaise

• 1 tbsp sriracha

• 50g sweet chilli sauce

• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius.

2. Mix together the rice, soy sauce and sesame oil, spread in a thin layer on a sheet pan and bake until crispy (approx. 40 mins)

3. Prepare all your vegetables and chicken as listed, and add to a large bowl.

4. In a separate bowl, mix together the ingredients for the dressing (greek yoghurt, perinaise, sweet chilli, sriracha and vinegar).

5. Add your crispy rice and dressing to the bowl with chicken and vegetables, and mix!

Tips

• Use day-old rice for extra crispiness

• Adjust sriracha for your preferred heat level

• Add fresh herbs (cilantro or mint) for extra freshness