Sweetgreen Crispy Rice Bowl (Healthy Copycat Recipe)

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Sweetgreen Crispy Rice Bowl (Healthy Copycat Recipe)

This crispy rice bowl is a Sweetgreen copycat version that is bursting with different flavor combinations for a fraction of the price. The spicy cashew dressing adds a zesty flavor that you'll love!

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 752kcal

Ingredients

Blackened Chicken

1 chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp paprika
¼ tsp thyme
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
⅛ tsp oregano
⅛ tsp black pepper
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
⅛ tsp salt

Spicy Cashew Dressing

¼ cup cashew butter
1 tbsp rice vinegar unseasoned
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp garlic minced
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes optional; use less crushed red pepper if you prefer less spicy
½ tbsp sesame oil
½ tsp ginger
¼ tsp salt

Crispy Rice Bowl

½ cup puffed rice cereal
1 ½ cups wild rice cooked
5 oz arugula
1 cup carrots shredded
1 cup red cabbage shredded
½ cucumber chopped into 1/2" pieces
¼ bunch cilantro stems removed and roughly chopped
¼ cup slivered almonds
½ lime

Instructions

Blackened Chicken

Mix the dry spices together in a small bowl.
Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 2 thin chicken breasts.
Rub the chicken breasts and coat evenly with the dry spices mixture.
Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium heat.
Cook chicken breasts in the pan until they're very golden brown (almost black) on each side; approximately 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. (Save any leftover oil and seasonings in the pan for the crispy rice)
Remove from heat and cover with a loose aluminum foil tent for approximately 10 minutes.

Spicy Cashew Dressing

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. Add more water if needed to make a thinner consistency.

Crispy Rice Bowl

Using the leftover oil and spices in the pan from your blacked chicken, heat on medium heat and add the puffed rice cereal to the pan. Add 1-2 tsp more oil if necessary. Stir occasionally, cooking until the cereal is crisp, approximately 3-5 minutes.
Combine the remaining ingredients and give it a squeeze of lime.
Last, add the cooked chicken and the spicy cashew dressing. Enjoy!

Notes

Store any leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 to 4 days. I'd recommend storing warm ingredients separated from cold veggies. Additionally, store dressing separately to prevent ingredients from getting soggy or wilted.

See full blog post above for all tips, substitutions, and variations.

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