Thai Salad with Whole Grain Brown Rice and Chicken |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Begin with Uncle Ben's® Rice and end up on a culinary trip to Thailand. Peanut sauce and spinach meet for an exotic plate of Thai salad with healthy whole grain brown rice and delicious basil seasoned chicken. Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger |
2 cucumbers |
1/3 cup vegetable oil |
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar |
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced |
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped |
6 ounces fresh spinach, cut into strips |
3 cups cooked chicken, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
1/2 cup fresh basil, cut into strips |
3/4 cup peanut butter |
1/2 cup rice vinegar |
1/2 poblano chile, seeded and chopped |
1/3 cup lite soy sauce |
1 1/2 cups uncle ben's® natural whole grain brown rice (uncooked) |
Directions:
1. Cook the rice according to package directions, set aside and chill.
2. Whisk the peanut butter, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and poblano peppers in a small bowl, set aside.
3. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise before cutting them into 1/2-inch slices.
4. Combine the rice with cucumber, dressing, chicken, and onion. Cover and chill.
5. Just before serving, toss the salad with the spinach and basil.
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