CHICKEN SHAWARMA CRISPY RICE SALAD

31m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat 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. 2While the rice is in the oven, 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. 3Remove the rice from the oven and set aside.
  4. 4Chop/slice all of the ingredients for the salad and add to a large bowl.
  5. 5Add the chicken and crispy rice on top.
  6. 6Make the dressing. Blend ingredients for the dressing until smooth & creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Pour over the salad. Toss 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 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

Equipment

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