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Thai Salad with Whole Grain Brown Rice and Chicken

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Thai Salad with Whole Grain Brown Rice and ChickenUncle Ben's

Peanut butter, ginger and fresh basil bring out the Thai character of this tasty rice-and-chicken salad

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 Tbsp. grated ginger
2 cucumbers
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. garlic minced
1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
6 oz. fresh spinach cut into strips
3 cups cooked chicken cut into 1/2" cubes
1/2 cup fresh basil cut into strips
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 Poblano chilies seeded and chopped
1/3 cup lite soy sauce
1 1/2 cups UNCLE BEN'S® Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice (uncooked)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook the rice according to package directions, set aside and chill.

    Step 2

    Whisk the peanut butter, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and poblano peppers in a small bowl, set aside.

    Step 3

    Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise before cutting them into 1/2-inch slices.

    Step 4

    Combine the rice with cucumber, dressing, chicken, and onion. Cover and chill.

    Step 5

    Just before serving, toss the salad with the spinach and basil.

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