Sesame Brown Rice Salad with Chicken & Peanuts

Sesame Brown Rice Salad with Chicken & Peanuts

This recipe is great for lunch or dinner and can be served hot or cold. I typically don't do a lot of rice so I bump up the cilantro (one big bunch) and scallions (three bunches) and carrots (a bag of shreds) to make this a delicious protein and veggie filled meal. Mm!

Source: Adapted from a Cooking Light recipe

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts, baked or roasted
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dark sesame oil
3 or 4 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
Hot pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts (optional)
1 lime, sliced in half or wedges, divided
Long grain brown rice, prepared


Directions

Cube cooked chicken and place in large bowl. To the large bowl add carrots, green onions, cilantro, salt, half of the juiced lime, sesame oil, garlic and hot pepper flakes. Combine well.

Serve over rice and sprinkle each serving with peanuts. Serve with lime wedge to brighten the flavors.

Tip: You can cook the chicken in teriyaki sauce for extra flavor OR add some teriyaki sauce to your bowl right before eating.