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Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe

Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 22 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Bake, Saute, Blend
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines crispy rice, spiced chicken, and a creamy, tangy dressing for a satisfying meal.


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
  • 12 Tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup

Instructions

  1. Crispy Rice: Preheat oven to 400F. Toss cooled rice with olive oil, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder. Bake for 30-35 mins until crispy.
  2. Chicken: Season chicken with turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until done.
  3. Salad: Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and mint. Combine with chicken and crispy rice.
  4. Lemon-Tahini Dressing: Blend yogurt, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and honey/maple syrup. Pour over salad.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the salad by adding your favorite veggies or toppings.
  • Adjust the seasonings in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 485 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg