Best 7 Brown Rice Chicken And Cilantro Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a healthy, flavorful recipe that is easy to make, try brown rice chicken and cilantro salad. This dish combines the nutty flavor of brown rice with the tender chicken and tangy cilantro, resulting in a satisfying and nutritious meal. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can have this delightful dish ready to enjoy in no time. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN RICE CHICKEN SALAD



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"This is a wonderful salad to serve for dinner," writes Naomi Reed of McMinnville, Oregon. "Not only is it delicious, it's also very pretty." From sweet carrots and almonds to fresh cilantro and lime, this brings a lovely medley of flavors to the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

BROWN RICE, CHICKEN, AND CILANTRO SALAD



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The familiar combination of chicken and rice takes a delicious detour with the addition of Asian flavors in this brown rice, chicken, and cilantro salad recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half (about 9 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 cups cooked brown rice, tossed with 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar while warm
2 cups shredded bok choy or cabbage
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine water and soy sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook, covered, for 4 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Let cool.
  • Combine rice, bok choy, cilantro, and sesame seeds in a bowl; toss in chicken with juices. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with lime wedges.

CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE



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I came up with this recipe to try and use an abundance of cilantro from my garden. It's easy and the whole meal is one pan.

Provided by JENNIFERK2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup olive oil
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour to coat. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook just until browned on all sides; set aside.
  • Stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the skillet. Cook 5 minutes, until tender. Pour in chicken broth. Mix in the yellow rice, stewed tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, corn, diced green chile peppers, and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1539.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BROWN RICE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN



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This delightful dish is nutritious, simple to fix and brightens up any buffet table. It's a terrific way to use up leftover chicken, and you can add veggies according to your family's liking. -Glenda Harper of Cable, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cubed grilled chicken breasts
2 medium apples, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Serve in lettuce-lined bowls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

DELICIOUS CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD



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This delicious and tasty chicken salad is seasoned with fresh chopped cilantro, lime juice, and poultry seasoning.

Provided by matchin

Categories     Salad

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch poultry seasoning, or more to taste
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup red onion, chopped
¼ cup slivered almonds, or to taste
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
2 squeezes lime juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add chicken. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add celery, red onion, and almonds to the bowl with the chicken. Toss in mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro. Season with additional salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add additional mayonnaise if salad seems too dry.
  • Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MISO BROWN RICE & CHICKEN SALAD



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Low in fat and a great source of iron, this Japanese-inspired meal gets the 'superhealthy' tag

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

120g brown basmati rice
2 skinless chicken breasts
140g sprouting broccoli
4 spring onions , cut into diagonal slices
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tsp miso paste
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp grated ginger

Steps:

  • Cook the rice following the pack instructions, then drain and keep warm. While it's cooking, place the chicken breasts into a pan of boiling water so they are completely covered. Boil for 1 min, then turn off the heat, place a lid on and let sit for 15 mins. When cooked through, cut into slices.
  • Boil the broccoli until tender. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again.
  • For the dressing, mix the miso, rice vinegar, mirin and ginger together.
  • Divide the rice between two plates and scatter over the spring onions and sesame seeds. Place the broccoli and chicken slices on top. To finish, drizzle over the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 0.76 milligram of sodium

CILANTRO RICE SALAD



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This is a wonderful, summer salad, bursting with great color and texture. I found this in Food and Wine magazine. I have also made this using "brown" basmati rice, which worked great and added a terrific, nutty flavor.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups basmati rice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium red onion, minced
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, either on stove top or in rice cooker.
  • Once rice is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool, tossing with a rubber spoon until at room temperature.
  • Wisk together ingredients for the dressing: oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Fold tomatoes, onion, cilantro and olives into the cooled rice.
  • Add vinaigrette and toss to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • **Notefor Leftovers: Leftover rice salad can be tossed with a can or two of white tuna, drained and flaked.
  • Makes a nice lunch!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 79.5, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for organic, free-range chicken and fresh cilantro.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly to ensure that it is safe to eat. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Chop the vegetables and herbs evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the salad so that the ingredients do not get bruised.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Brown rice, chicken, and cilantro salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, this salad is a well-balanced meal that will leave you feeling satisfied. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this brown rice, chicken, and cilantro salad a try.

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