Easy Chicken and Rice Salad – Warm Salad
Main Ingredients
Dressing
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.
Prepare Chicken
Take a ready-cooked hot chicken from the deli department, strip all the meat off, and shred it into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Cook Rice
Cook 2 cups of brown rice in a rice cooker or according to package instructions. You can use any type of rice or even microwaveable rice pouches. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a spoon and set it aside to cool slightly.
Prepare Dressing
In a small mixing jug, combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Assemble Salad
Transfer the warm rice into a large salad bowl. Add a small bag (about 60g) of baby spinach leaves, the shredded chicken, 2 chopped spring onions, and 1 cup of mini yellow and red tomatoes.
Dress and Toss
Carefully pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Using two salad spoons, gently toss everything together to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed and all ingredients are combined.
Before You Cook
Helpful details before you startIngredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.View 2 swaps
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
Storage & Leftovers
Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.
- Store
This recipe offers a quick and easy warm chicken and rice salad, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or as leftovers for lunch.
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- Use any type of rice you prefer
Such as white rice, jasmine rice, or wild rice.
- Experiment with different flavored microwaveable
Experiment with different flavored microwaveable rice pouches to change the taste profile.
- Replace tomatoes with other vegetables like grated carrotIngredient swap
Diced red onion, or other salad leaves.
- Add extra herbs and spicesCustomise
Add extra herbs and spices to the dressing for a spicier kick.
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