# Crispy Rice Chicken Shawarma Salad

This recipe makes a crispy rice chicken shawarma salad with a creamy lemon-tahini dressing.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups cooked rice, cooled
- 1 tb olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2” pieces
- 2 tb olive oil
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 5 persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 3 dill pickles, chopped
- 1 bunch mint, chopped
- 0.5 cup greek yogurt
- 0.33 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tb honey or maple syrup

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and seasonings. Bake for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
2. While the rice is in the oven, season the chicken and coat well. Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken. Cook until fully cooked through, then remove from heat.
3. Remove the rice from the oven and set aside.
4. Chop/slice all salad ingredients and add to a large bowl.
5. Add the chicken and crispy rice on top.
6. Make the dressing by blending all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7. Pour dressing over the salad, toss, and enjoy!

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- skillet
- bowl
- food processor or blender

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18TLwQytjK/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2e2890bf-296d-4ff6-96c6-db1f26e683c1
- Extracted: 2025-03-19

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