Basmati Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Basmati Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked basmati rice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups shredded rotisserie cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion; 1/4 cup chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped; Dressing; 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

Salad
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded rotisserie cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
Dressing
1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1
To make the salad:Bring the water to a boil in a 3 quart saucepan; add in rice and garlic.
2
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
4
Transfer rice to a large bowl.
5
Add in chicken and next 5 ingredients; stir gently to combine.
6
To make the dressing: mix together all the dressing ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
7
Drizzle over rice salad mixture, tossing gently to coat.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup uncooked basmati rice, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Basmati Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Basmati Chicken Salad

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