Curried Chicken and Rice Salad

Chicken breast tossed with spiced rice, almonds, apple, tomatoes, and broccoli for a colorful, high-protein, low GI portable lunch.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 354 kcals 708 kcals
Carbohydrates 38.4 grams 76.8 grams
Fat 8.4 grams 16.8 grams
Protein 31.2 grams 62.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Eating Apple
cored, halved and thinly sliced
0.5
piece
Lemon Juice
juice only
GrainsCereals
Meat
175
g
Chicken Breast
boned and skinned
NutsSeeds
1
piece
15
g
3
tbsp
Coriander
roughly chopped fresh
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
Other
Vegetables
100
g
Long-Stem Broccoli
trimmed and cut into short lengths
1
piece
Onion
half thinly sliced, half finely chopped
100
g

Steps

  • Boil the rice and one teaspoon of curry powder in a saucepan for 25 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli to the rice and cook for two more minutes.
  • Drain the rice and broccoli in a colander and rinse with cold water.
  • Simmer the chicken, sliced onion, stock, and bay leaf in water for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the chicken and reserve the cooking liquor for later use.
  • Sauté the chopped onion with cooking spray and remaining curry powder for three minutes.
  • Add 200ml of reserved liquor to the pan and simmer until mostly evaporated.
  • Spread the onions on a plate to cool, then chill them in the fridge.
  • Tear the chicken and combine it in a bowl with the rice, broccoli, and chilled onions.
  • Add almonds, apple, tomatoes, coriander, and lemon juice before seasoning and serving.