Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad

33 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the crispy rice topping. Preheat oven to 400F. Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and seasonings.
  2. 2Prepare the crispy rice topping. Preheat oven to 400F. Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and seasonings.
  3. 3Prepare the crispy rice topping. Preheat oven to 400F. Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and seasonings.
  4. 4Bake for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  5. 5Bake for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  6. 6Bake for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  7. 7While rice is in the oven, season the chicken and coat well.
  8. 8While rice is in the oven, season the chicken and coat well.
  9. 9While rice is in the oven, season the chicken and coat well.
  10. 10Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook until fully cooked through.
  11. 11Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook until fully cooked through.
  12. 12Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook until fully cooked through.
  13. 13Remove the rice from oven and set aside.
  14. 14Remove the rice from oven and set aside.
  15. 15Remove the rice from oven and set aside.
  16. 16Chop/slice salad ingredients and add to a large bowl.
  17. 17Chop/slice salad ingredients and add to a large bowl.
  18. 18Chop/slice salad ingredients and add to a large bowl.
  19. 19Add chicken and crispy rice on top.
  20. 20Add chicken and crispy rice on top.
  21. 21Add chicken and crispy rice on top.
  22. 22Make the dressing by blending all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  23. 23Make the dressing by blending all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  24. 24Make the dressing by blending all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  25. 25Pour dressing over salad, toss, and enjoy!
  26. 26Pour dressing over salad, toss, and enjoy!
  27. 27Pour dressing over salad, toss, and enjoy!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

baking sheetskilletsmall bowlfood processor