Best 10 Chicken Rice Salad With Tomato And Basil Recipes

20-MINUTE BASIL, CHICKEN & TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken strips and cook until they are just done (4 to 6 minutes).
• Add onion, red pepper slices, and fresh garlic.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables barely tender (4 to 5 minutes).
• Add water, tomatoes, and rice.
• Cover pan and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until rice is tender or liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
• Remove cover; stir in basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

BROWN RICE, TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil and add the rice and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl.
• Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Pour over the rice. Add the tomatoes and basil. Mix well and check the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Lightly season chicken cutlets all over with salt and pepper; let rest while you make the basil oil.
• In a blender or food processor, combine 2/3 cup oil, basil, garlic and salt to taste; purée until smooth.
• In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes and mozzarella with about half of the basil oil and salt to taste. Set aside.
• Place flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Pour eggs into another shallow dish; combine panko and Parmesan in a third dish.
• In a large skillet, melt butter and remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. As it heats, dip a chicken cutlet in flour, shake off excess, then dip in eggs. Shake off excess, then dip both sides in panko mixture and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
• When oil is hot, fry 2 cutlets at a time until bottoms are golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and fry until golden and crispy all over, about another 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle immediately with salt.
• Taste tomato-mozzarella salad and add more salt and-or basil oil if needed. Serve cutlets topped with a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of remaining basil oil and tomato-mozzarella salad.

CHICKEN-RICE SALAD WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 or prepare bbq med-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast or grill chicken just until cooked through, about 5 min. Cool. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Combine tomatoes, chopped basil, oil, lemon juice and garlic in large bowl. Let stand at room temp. 20min. Add rice and chicken to bowl and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon salad into center of platter; surroud with arugula. Garnish with thinly sliced basil. Serve salad at room temperature.

CHICKEN-RICE SALAD WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F or prepare BBQ (med-high heat). Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast or grill chicken just until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Cool. Cut chicken into 1/2 inch wide strips. Combine tomatoes, chopped basil, oil, lemon juice and garlic in large bowl. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes. Add rice and chicken to bowl and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon salad into center of platter; surround with arugula. Garnish with thinly sliced basil. Serve salad at room temperature.

CHICKEN, TOMATO, AND PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender, add the Dijon and vinegars and blend. Drizzle in the oils to emulsify. In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken, pasta, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and black pepper. Check for flavor.
• In a large pasta bowl, plate the entire salad and garnish with basil tops.
• In a blender, puree garlic, ginger, lime juice, salt, and sugar and oil until smooth. Do not overmix thereby heating the mixture. Add the basil and puree smooth. Check for seasoning.

TOMATO, RICE, AND CHICKEN THIGH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Trim excess fat from thighs. Wash and pat dry. Season moderately with pepper.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Pour sherry over top. Remove chicken to a plate. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet.
• Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and saute over medium heat until onions are translucent and peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and saffron; bring to a boil.
• Remove from the heat and lay chicken thighs in a single layer over the rice mixture.
• Bake, covered tightly, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
• When the casserole has about 5 minutes left, melt remaining tablespoon butter in a skillet. Add tomato slices and saute until heated through.
• Place a tomato slice on top of each chicken thigh, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

BASIL CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Combine vegetables and fresh parsley in a medium bowl. Pour dressing over, toss to coat and let sit 5 minutes.
• Add rice and chicken. Toss and serve. Or cover and chill until ready to serve.

TOMATO RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil, stir in rice and 1/2 tsp salt.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered 5 minutes.
• While rice is cooking, combine remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, lemon juice, cumin, garlic and olive oil.
• Stir into hot cooked rice.
• Chill for 30 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and chill several hours before serving.

10-MINUTE TOMATO-BASIL RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cheese in large bowl.
• Sprinkle with cheese; toss lightly.
• Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.