Crispy Chicken Rice Salad with Crunchy Water Chestnuts

Recipe Collection: Salads

Crispy Chicken Rice Salad with Crunchy Water Chestnuts elevates your meal prep with a refreshing dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for potlucks or family gatherings, this non-vegetarian American salad is gluten, dairy, and soy-free. Its versatile flavor profile makes it ideal for lunch or dinner, served chilled for a satisfying bite.

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Overview

This Zesty Chicken Rice Salad is a delightful dish perfect for potlucks or family gatherings. With a combination of tender chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, this salad offers a refreshing and satisfying meal. It's easy to prepare and can be served chilled for a cool, flavorful experience.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Soy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 13.8 Ounces (oz) package chicken flavored rice mix, packaged
• 0.25 Tablespoons (tbsp) butter
• 5 Cups water
• 1 Bunch green onions, minced
• 8 Ounces (oz) can water chestnuts, drained
• 1 Cups celery, minced
• 1 Cups cooked chicken breast meat, shredded
• 0.5 Cups mayonnaise
• 1 Dash Worcestershire sauce, seasoned
• 1 Pinch salt, seasoned
• 1 Pinch pepper, seasoned

Steps

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the rice-vermicelli mix and butter. Cook and stir until the vermicelli is golden brown.
2. Slowly stir in the water and seasoning packet from the rice mix. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the cooked rice to a large serving bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill.
6. Once chilled, add the minced green onions, drained water chestnuts, minced celery, shredded chicken, mayonnaise, seasoned Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the rice.
7. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
8. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy your Zesty Chicken Rice Salad!

Enjoy your homemade Crispy Chicken Rice Salad with Crunchy Water Chestnuts!