1Preheat oven to 400F. Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and seasonings. Bake for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
2Season chicken and coat well.
3Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken. Cook until fully cooked through, then remove from heat.
4Chop/slice all salad ingredients and add to a large bowl.
5Add the chicken and crispy rice on top.
6Make the dressing. Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7Pour dressing over the salad. Toss and enjoy!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice, cooled
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
0.5 tsp garlic powder
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2” pieces