Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Caesar Crispy Rice Salad featuring tender shredded chicken, crunchy crispy rice, fresh romaine lettuce, and a creamy Caesar dressing. This recipe combines textures and flavors perfectly for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Seasoning & Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil to warm it up.
- Add seasonings: Once the oil is hot, sprinkle in the garlic powder, black pepper, and salt while stirring to combine and infuse the oil with flavor.
- Cook the rice: Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir occasionally until it becomes slightly crispy and golden, about 4-5 minutes.
- Cool the rice: Remove the skillet from the heat and set the crispy rice aside to cool for a few minutes to maintain crunchiness.
- Prepare salad base: In a large mixing bowl, place the shredded cooked chicken as the salad’s protein base.
- Add lettuce: Add chopped romaine lettuce to the bowl with the chicken for fresh crunch and color.
- Dress the salad: Pour the Caesar dressing over the chicken and lettuce, then toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Add crispy rice: Once the crispy rice has cooled slightly, add it into the bowl with the dressed chicken and lettuce mixture.
- Combine all ingredients: Toss the salad gently to distribute the crispy rice evenly throughout without breaking it up.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top of the salad for a savory, cheesy finish.
- Serve immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy the crisp textures and fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best crispiness when frying.
- If preferred, substitute cooked chicken with rotisserie chicken.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on your Caesar dressing’s saltiness.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep the crispy rice crunchy.
- For a lighter option, use a low-fat Caesar dressing.
