Description
This Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines crispy rice, seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy lemon-tahini dressing. It’s a satisfying and nutritious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Crispy Rice:
- 2 cups Rice cooked and cooled
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Oregano
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Chicken:
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Turmeric
- 2 Teaspoons Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Salad:
- 5 Persian Cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 cup Baby Tomatoes halved
- 1/2 Red Onion finely sliced
- 3 Dill Pickles chopped
- 1 Bunch Mint chopped
Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1–2 Tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup
Instructions
- To make the crispy rice topping: Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss cooled rice with olive oil, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder. Bake for 30-35 minutes until crispy.
- For the chicken: Season chicken thighs with turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook in a skillet until fully done.
- Prepare the salad: Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, dill pickles, and mint. Combine with cooked chicken and crispy rice in a bowl.
- Make the dressing: Blend Greek yogurt, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and honey/maple syrup until smooth. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 574kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 109mg
