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Sesame Chicken and Rice Salad

Contributed By: sash429
sash429

What an explosion of flavors! Sweet, savory, spicy and a tad salty - Yum!

Ingredients

12 oz Boneless skinless chicken breast cut in 1" strips

1/2 cup Soy sauce

2 tsp Minced bottled garlic

1 cup Quick cooking brown rice

1 bag (7 oz)prewashed butter lettuce

12 Cherry tomatoes halved

1 cup Chopped fresh broccoli florets

2 tsp Sesame oil

1 cup Chopped fresh cauliflower

2 tbsp Asian spice mix

1 1/2 tbsp Sesame seeds

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Preparation

Combine chicken breast strips, soy sauce and garlic in a 1 gallon size ziploc bag. Shake to coat and set aside.

Prepare brown rice according to directions on package.

Combine lettuce, tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl toss to mix.

Heat sesame oil on medium heat in a 10' skillet.

Add Chicken mixture and asian spice mix and sesame seeds to pan and stir fry until chicken is cooked through (about 10 minutes).

Allow to cool slightly.

Add rice and chicken to vegetables and toss.

Add dressing and toss to coat.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 492
Total Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 49 g
Protein: 28 g
Vitamin A: 125 RE
Vitamin C: 47 mg
Calcium: 104 mg
Sodium: 2356 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Fiber: 5 g