Asian Chicken and Wild Rice Salad

Health score
21%
Asian Chicken and Wild Rice Salad
70 min.
8
484kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Asian Chicken and Wild Rice Salad! This vibrant dish is not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a light lunch, a hearty side dish, or even a main course, this salad brings together the succulent taste of marinated chicken, the crunch of fresh vegetables, and the unique nuttiness of wild rice.

Imagine the juicy, tender chicken breasts infused with a savory blend of soy sauce and sesame oil, cooked to perfection and diced into bite-sized pieces. The addition of sweet mandarin oranges and crisp water chestnuts adds a refreshing contrast, while the chopped celery and green onions provide a satisfying crunch. Topped off with toasted almonds and crispy chow mein noodles, this salad is a delightful medley of textures that will keep you coming back for more.

Not only is this dish delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for any meal. With a preparation time of just 70 minutes, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser for family gatherings, picnics, or meal prep for the week ahead. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this Asian-inspired salad that’s sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • cup almonds chopped
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 15 ounce mandarin orange segents drained canned
  • ounce water chestnuts drained sliced canned
  • cup celery chopped
  • ounce chow mein noodles canned
  • cup green onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
  •  lettuce leaves or as needed
  • 12 ounce rice mix long grain wild
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sesame oil 
  •  chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Mix soy sauce and sesame oil in a bowl; rub mixture over chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook marinated chicken in the hot skillet until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Dice chicken when cool enough to handle and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Combine water, long grain and wild rice mix, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  4. Mix rice, mandarin oranges, water chestnuts, green onion, celery, and almonds with diced chicken; toss well. Chill mixture in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  5. Line a large platter with lettuce leaves; top with chicken mixture.
  6. Sprinkle noodles around salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories484kcal
Protein18.97%
Fat29.52%
Carbs51.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.02
Glycemic Load
20.92
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.406956444616%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.44mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epigallocatechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.36mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.47mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Quercetin
1.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:483.68kcal
24.18%
Fat:16g
24.62%
Saturated Fat:2.49g
15.58%
Carbohydrates:62.81g
20.94%
Net Carbohydrates:56.55g
20.56%
Sugar:7.34g
8.15%
Cholesterol:39.92mg
13.31%
Sodium:762.51mg
33.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.14g
46.27%
Manganese:1.05mg
52.57%
Vitamin A:2272.97IU
45.46%
Vitamin B3:7.97mg
39.87%
Selenium:26.05µg
37.22%
Vitamin E:5.28mg
35.19%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.75%
Vitamin C:25.25mg
30.6%
Vitamin K:30.62µg
29.16%
Phosphorus:287.23mg
28.72%
Fiber:6.26g
25.02%
Magnesium:91.46mg
22.87%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.66%
Copper:0.41mg
20.27%
Potassium:627.36mg
17.92%
Iron:2.8mg
15.58%
Vitamin B5:1.44mg
14.44%
Zinc:1.94mg
12.91%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.3%
Calcium:97.91mg
9.79%
Folate:39µg
9.75%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.93%
Source:Allrecipes