Smoky Chicken & Rice Salad
This Smoky Chicken & Rice Salad combines tender chicken breast seasoned with smoked paprika, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal. It's a deliciously light yet hearty salad, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Total time
- 35min
- 15 prep, 20 cook
- Per serving
- 703kcal
- 47 g protein
- Difficulty
- Simple
- Ingredients
- £2.94
- average cost
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Paleo
- High Protein

Nutrition per serving
This Smoky Chicken & Rice Salad recipe contains 703 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 47g of protein, 86g of carbohydrates, and 18g of fat, making it high in protein.
703kcal
Protein47g27% of calories
Carbs86g49% of calories
Fat18g23% of calories
- Fibre
- 7.5g
- Sugar
- 6.3g
- Saturated fat
- 3.1g
- Salt
- 2.3g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 6 done- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub the chicken breast with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 75°C. Set aside to rest.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked white rice, diced red bell pepper, chopped cucumber, and sliced spring onions.
- Slice the rested chicken into thin strips and add it to the bowl with the rice and vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra spring onions if desired.
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Smoky Chicken & Rice Salad: questions
- How long does it take to make Smoky Chicken & Rice Salad?
- This recipe takes 35 minutes in total - 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
- Is Smoky Chicken & Rice Salad suitable for meal prep?
- Smoky Chicken & Rice Salad is a simple-level recipe that's great for lunch or dinner. With 47g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Smoky Chicken & Rice Salad?
- The key ingredients are Chicken Breast, Smoked Paprika, Red Bell Pepper. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
- Is Smoky Chicken & Rice Salad healthy?
- This recipe contains 703 calories per serving with 47g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, paleo, high protein diets.
- What diets is Smoky Chicken & Rice Salad suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, High Protein diets. It provides 47g of protein per serving.
Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk