CHICKEN-RICE SALAD WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (aprox. 14oz.)
5 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 large arugula or watercress bunch
Thinly sliced fresh 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.

Simara Wilborn
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This recipe is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken, which makes it a great way to use up leftovers.


Bilal Habesha media
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This is the best chicken salad recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of chicken, rice, tomatoes, and basil. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Michelle Stichbury
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Kuzivakwashe Manyevere
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This salad is delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Salman Kuwait
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes and this one is definitely a winner! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of tomatoes and basil. This is a great salad for summer picnics and potlucks.


Sadbeez Othman
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This recipe is easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white rice and it was still delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jayeoba Oluwafemi
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of chicken, rice, tomatoes, and basil. It's the perfect summer salad.


Nancy Rabatoko
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is especially good. I like to use a little less mayo and a little more olive oil. I also add a bit of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.


Prem Rai
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken, which makes it a great way to use up leftovers. I also like to add some chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.


Gaurav Tharu
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Just tried this recipe and it was delicious! The combination of chicken, rice, tomatoes, and basil is perfect. I also added some chopped cucumber for extra freshness. Will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Atik
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This chicken rice salad is a summer staple in our house! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I usually use rotisserie chicken, which makes it even quicker. Thanks for sharing thi