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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: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 22 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines crispy rice, spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy lemon-tahini dressing.


Ingredients

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For the Crispy Rice:

  • 2 cups Rice, cooked and cooled
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

For the 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

For the Salad:

  • 5 Persian Cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Baby Tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 Red Onion, finely sliced (approximately 1/2 cup)
  • 3 Dill Pickles, chopped
  • 1 Bunch Mint, chopped (approximately 1/2 cup)

For the Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/3 cup Tahini
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (approximately 1 whole lemon)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 12 Tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crispy Rice: Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss cooked and cooled rice with olive oil, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder. Bake for 30-35 minutes until crispy.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook in a skillet until fully cooked.
  3. Prepare the Salad: Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, dill pickles, and mint. Combine with cooked chicken and crispy rice in a bowl.
  4. Make the Dressing: Blend greek yogurt, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and honey/maple syrup until smooth.
  5. Assemble: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the salad by adding your favorite vegetables or toppings.
  • Adjust the seasoning of the dressing to suit your taste preferences.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg