Wild Rice and Five-Spice Chicken Salad
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
๐ฅ Description: Jacq wanted wild rice recipes so here is a great one! A beautiful, summery salad with a refreshing oriental twist. This was originally published in ‘Bon Appetit.’ It is actually simple to make and not labour intensive in spite of the cook time and prep time – a lot of that is waiting for things to cook or cool.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Water | 3 cups |
| Raw wild rice | 1 cup |
| Five-spice powder | 1 tsp |
| Sugar | 1 tsp |
| Boneless skinless chicken breasts | 2 |
| Rice vinegar | 1/4 cup |
| Crushed red pepper flakes | 1/4 tsp |
| Tomatoes | 1 |
| Green onion | 1 |
| Pickled ginger | 1/4 cup |
| Oranges | 2 |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 208.2
- Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 34.2mg
- Sodium: 45mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 9.3g
- Protein: 15.8g
Instructions:
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Cook the Wild Rice:
- In a pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
- Add 1 cup of raw wild rice.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 35 minutes, until the rice is tender.
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- Rub the boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp of five-spice powder, 1 tsp of sugar, and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the chicken on an oiled baking pan and bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until just cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to cool, then dice it into bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the juice from 2 oranges, 1/4 cup of rice vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil and sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, diced chicken, chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup of pickled ginger.
- Peel and section the oranges, then add them to the salad mixture.
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Mix in the Dressing:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
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Chill and Serve:
- Cover the salad bowl and chill it in the refrigerator.
- This salad can be made up to 4 hours ahead of serving, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully before enjoying.
This Wild Rice and Five-Spice Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of textures and flavors, perfect for a light and satisfying meal any day of the week. Enjoy the refreshing citrus notes, the aromatic spices, and the wholesome goodness of wild rice in every bite!
