chinese chicken rice salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup diced green onion
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs


• place the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 45 minutes. set aside to cool.
• to make the dressing, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, and teriyaki sauce in a small bowl. season with salt and pepper.
• in a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice and chicken. stir in celery, water chestnuts, mushrooms, green onion, and red pepper. mix with the dressing to coat. cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. toss gently before serving.