Description
Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad is a delightful fusion of bold Middle Eastern flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. This vibrant dish features succulent, marinated chicken served atop golden crispy rice, complemented by a medley of colorful veggies and topped with a creamy tahini dressing. Not only is it simple to prepare in under an hour, but it also offers a satisfying and nutritious meal packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (cooled)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- ½ red onion, sliced
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- ¼ cup tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Water to thin dressing
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Crisp cooled rice in a skillet with oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare vegetables by dicing cucumber and tomatoes and slicing onion.
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and water to create the dressing.
- Assemble by layering crispy rice in a bowl, topping with sliced chicken, veggies, and drizzling with tahini dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg