# @kalejunkie on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DK96ePGJaWF
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36608778-kalejunkie-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-16T15:54:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nicole Keshishian | KALEJUNKIE® (@kalejunkie) — https://gondola.cc/kalejunkie

## Caption

FOLLOW @kalejunkie CHICKEN TIKKA CRISPY RICE SALAD and no, this is not traditional indian food, but it does have flavors and vibes of indian cuisine so we are going with that, k? K. This crispy rice salad is a new favorite-packed with veggies and protein and tossed in a high protein yogurt mint dressing that’s truly to die for!
This is now the 8th crispy rice salad l’ve created and I have no intention of stopping hahahahaha, I love big giant salads! You can find the rest on my feed or website kalejunkie.com! f2
Makes 6 servings
Crispy rice
2 cups cooked rice, cooled (I used basmati)
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small bite sizes pieces 2 tb olive oil
1 lime, juiced
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tb ginger
2 tsp dried coriander
2 tsp garam masala
1 tb turmeric
1 tb cumin
1 tsp kosher salt

Yogurt mint dressing
1/2 plain Greek yogurt
3 tb olive oil
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 lime
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small jalapeno, seeds removed (optional)

Salad
4 cups romaine, chopped (~2 heads)
2 persian cucumbers, chopped
1/4 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup chickpeas
1/2 cup baby tomatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, chopped
First, prepare the crispy rice topping. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add cooked and cooled rice to the baking sheet. Toss well with the oil and seasonings. Bake for 25-30minutes, tossing half way through (just watch to make sure it doesn’t burn).
While the rice is in the oven, season chicken and coat well.
Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add chicken. Cook until fully cooked through, then remove from heat. Remove the rice from the oven and set aside. Next, chop/slice all of the ingredients for the salad and add to a large bowl. Add the chicken and crispy rice on top. Make the dressing. Blend ingredients for the dressing until smooth & creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Pour over the salad. Toss and enjoy!
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foodtrends, crispyricesalad, chickentikka, easyrecipes, saladrecipe, viralrecipes

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