Ingredients for Chinese Chicken Rice Salad recipe
1 cup brown rice
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
root
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
breast meat
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup diced green onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
Directions
Place the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce
heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 45
minutes. Set aside to cool.
To make the dressing, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, soy
sauce, ginger, and teriyaki sauce in a small bowl. Season with salt
and pepper.
In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice and chicken. Stir in
celery, water chestnuts, mushrooms, green onion, and red pepper.
Mix with the dressing to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or
overnight. Toss gently before serving.