A vibrant and crunchy salad with crispy rice, tender chicken, and a sweet-spicy bang bang sauce.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:Pan-frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:None
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the chilled jasmine rice. Press it down gently with a spatula into an even layer. Cook the rice undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes until the bottom turns a rich golden brown and develops a crisp crust; carefully flip sections of rice (using a spatula) and crisp the other side for 3 to 4 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sugar until smooth and creamy, forming your signature bang bang sauce.
Toss the shredded chicken in half of the prepared sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated; set aside to infuse flavors.
Combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, and cilantro in a clean bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to create a vibrant vegetable slaw.
Divide the crispy rice among serving plates, then heap on the crunchy vegetable slaw, followed by the sauced chicken. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the top for extra creaminess.
Garnish each salad with fresh lime wedges and serve immediately to maintain that irresistible crunch in the rice.
Notes
Make sure your rice is completely chilled before adding it to the pan. Feel free to adjust the sauce’s sweetness or spice level to your preference.