Chicken and Rice Salad

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jane Rowe, Wichita, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 02, 2022

Notes Janne Rowe from Wichita, Kansas, "I start this salad by poaching chicken breasts in a mixture of white wine, garlic and lemon juice. It gives them great flavor and helps keep them moist." The cubed chicken, veggies and cooked rice are tossed with a tasty homemade dressing.

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Chicken and Rice Salad

Yield:7 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
  • 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons diced sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons diced green pepper
  • dressing:
    • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • Dash ground ginger
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Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, combine the wine, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken; poach, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring broth and remaining ginger to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the peas, onions, celery and peppers. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to rice mixture and toss.
  4. Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
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