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Rice, Pineapple and Chicken Salad

3.4

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Offer some crusty bread with this lovely main-course salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons minced garlic
4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
12 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves or chicken tenders, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
2 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups basmati rice or long-grain white rice
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup cubed peeled pineapple
1 kiwi, peeled, cubed
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 large curly lettuce leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oil, 2 teaspoons garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger in medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let stand 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, bring 2 3/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Uncover; let stand until cool.

    Step 3

    Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken with marinade to skillet and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Cool.

    Step 4

    Whisk lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons garlic and 3 teaspoons ginger in large bowl. Mix in rice, chicken, pineapple, kiwi, 1/2 cup green onions and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Chill. Let stand up to 2 hours at room temperature before continuing.

    Step 5

    Line bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad into bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green onions and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
485; total fat
11g; saturated fat
2g; cholesterol
54 mg.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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