Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. 2Preheat the oven to 400F.
  3. 3Preheat the oven to 400F.
  4. 4Cook the chicken thighs in a special blend of seasonings in a skillet until fully cooked through.
  5. 5Cook the chicken thighs in a special blend of seasonings in a skillet until fully cooked through.
  6. 6Cook the chicken thighs in a special blend of seasonings in a skillet until fully cooked through.
  7. 7Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet.
  8. 8Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet.
  9. 9Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet.
  10. 10Toss the rice with olive oil, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder.
  11. 11Toss the rice with olive oil, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder.
  12. 12Toss the rice with olive oil, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder.
  13. 13Bake the rice for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through, until crispy.
  14. 14Bake the rice for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through, until crispy.
  15. 15Bake the rice for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through, until crispy.
  16. 16Prepare the creamy lemon tahini dressing by combining Greek yogurt, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and kosher salt in a blender.
  17. 17Prepare the creamy lemon tahini dressing by combining Greek yogurt, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and kosher salt in a blender.
  18. 18Prepare the creamy lemon tahini dressing by combining Greek yogurt, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and kosher salt in a blender.
  19. 19Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed.
  20. 20Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed.
  21. 21Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed.
  22. 22Chop and slice the salad ingredients: cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and fresh mint and add them to a large bowl.
  23. 23Chop and slice the salad ingredients: cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and fresh mint and add them to a large bowl.
  24. 24Chop and slice the salad ingredients: cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and fresh mint and add them to a large bowl.
  25. 25Add the cooked chicken and crispy rice on top of the vegetables.
  26. 26Add the cooked chicken and crispy rice on top of the vegetables.
  27. 27Add the cooked chicken and crispy rice on top of the vegetables.
  28. 28Pour the dressing over the salad.
  29. 29Pour the dressing over the salad.
  30. 30Pour the dressing over the salad.
  31. 31Toss everything together and enjoy.
  32. 32Toss everything together and enjoy.
  33. 33Toss everything together 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 red onion, finely sliced
  • 0.5 red onion, finely sliced
  • 0.5 red onion, finely sliced
  • 3 dill pickles, chopped
  • 3 dill pickles, chopped
  • 3 dill pickles, chopped
  • 1 bunch mint, chopped
  • 1 bunch mint, chopped
  • 1 bunch 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

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Tips

  • This salad is perfect for meal prep or a satisfying lunch or dinner.