Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400F.
- 2Cook the chicken thighs in a special blend of seasonings in a skillet until fully cooked through.
- 3Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet.
- 4Toss the rice with olive oil, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder.
- 5Bake the rice for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through, until crispy.
- 6Prepare the creamy lemon tahini dressing by combining Greek yogurt, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and kosher salt in a blender.
- 7Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 8Chop and slice the salad ingredients: cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and fresh mint and add them to a large bowl.
- 9Add the cooked chicken and crispy rice on top of the vegetables.
- 10Pour the dressing over the salad.
- 11Toss everything together and enjoy.
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 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
Equipment
baking sheetskilletlarge bowlblendertongs
Tips
- This salad is perfect for meal prep or a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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