# Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad

This recipe combines Middle Eastern roots with the crispy rice trend for a flavor and texture explosion. It’s perfect for meal prep or a satisfying lunch or dinner!

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 34 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups cooked rice, cooled
- 1 tbsp 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 tbsp 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
- 0.5 cup 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 tbsp honey or maple syrup

## Instructions

1. Prepare the crispy rice topping: 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. Season chicken and coat well. Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is 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 of the salad ingredients and add to a large bowl.
5. Add the chicken and crispy rice on top.
6. Make the dressing: Blend ingredients for the dressing until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Pour over the salad.
7. Toss and enjoy!

## Equipment

- cast iron skillet
- baking sheet
- oven
- small bowl
- whisk or blender

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2018847145270668/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7ff99737-b31b-4fe5-bb4f-26d6a96dbc05
- Extracted: 2025-04-24

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