The Venere rice salad with chicken and peppers is a truly delicious and tasty summer rice salad. Cold dishes, especially single dishes, are practical and convenient in summer because they allow us to have a complete meal while spending little time at the stove. Plus, it’s also a great idea for an office lunch or a day at the beach.
Venere rice, among other things, has the particularity of holding its shape very well during cooking, making it one of the best varieties for preparing quick summer first courses, in addition to having a delicious flavor that pairs well with both fish and meat.
In this case, I chose to prepare the black rice with chicken and peppers, but you can also try using Venere rice to prepare a seafood-based rice salad like the Venere rice salad with tuna, peppers, and mozzarella, Venere rice with chickpeas and mussels, and Venere rice with zucchini, tuna, and shrimp.
The recipe for this first course is really simple and can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Let’s see together how to prepare the Venere rice salad with chicken and peppers, but first, I’ll leave you some interesting recipe links to prepare at this time!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 138.50 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 20.57 (g) of which sugars 1.04 (g)
- Proteins 5.77 (g)
- Fat 3.80 (g) of which saturated 0.47 (g)of which unsaturated 0.11 (g)
- Fibers 1.50 (g)
- Sodium 36.13 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients to prepare the Venere Rice Salad
- 1 1/2 cups Venere rice
- 7 oz chicken breast (sliced)
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup red bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 white onion
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- A few leaves basil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools to prepare the Venere Rice Salad with Chicken and Peppers
- Pan
- Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Colander
Steps to prepare the Venere Rice Salad with Chicken and Peppers
Let’s see together how to prepare this delicious cold dish based on Venere rice, chicken, and peppers.
Place the Venere rice in a colander and rinse it well under cold running water.
Cook it in salted water and drain it slightly al dente. Dress it with a drizzle of oil and set aside. In the meantime, prepare the seasoning.
Prepare a mince of onion and garlic. If you do not like garlic in the finished dish, leave it whole and remove it at the end of cooking.
Cut the peppers into pieces as well, after washing and removing the stalk and internal seeds.
Also cut the chicken breast into pieces. I recommend not making them too large to speed up cooking.
Take a heavy-bottomed skillet, pour the oil into it, and heat it. Add the chopped onion and garlic (or the whole garlic, if you prefer) and the chopped peppers to the pan. Sauté them over high heat for 5-6 minutes, then add the chicken breast pieces, salt, and pepper, and continue for a few more minutes until the chicken is perfectly cooked.
At the end of cooking, add the rice to the pan and let it absorb the seasoning. Finish with some chopped fresh basil leaves.
The Venere rice salad with chicken and peppers is ready to be enjoyed cold or at room temperature, but if you prefer, this dish is also excellent served hot, like a classic first course.
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Notes
– You can also prepare the Venere rice salad in advance: in this case, just wait for it to cool, transfer it to a container, and store it in the refrigerator until you decide to consume it.
– If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge and consume them within a couple of days at most.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can it be prepared with other vegetables?
Yes, you can replace the peppers with other seasonal vegetables (such as zucchini or green beans) or accompany the Venere rice with mixed vegetables (onion, carrots, zucchini, peppers, etc.).
Can spices or other herbs be added?
Sure! To give the dish more flavor and an ethnic taste, you can add curry, turmeric, or a bit of chili pepper if you like spicy food. Additionally, a few drops of soy sauce would also be great!
