CHICKEN SHAWARMA CHICKEN SALAD

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over 1.5 lbs of chicken, then season with 1 tbsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp and a couple generous pinches of salt.
  2. 2Add 1 tbsp yogurt and the juice of a lemon to the chicken and mix well.
  3. 3Let the chicken marinate ideally for 2-3 hours or move forward right away.
  4. 4Bake, air fry, or sear and finish the chicken in the oven at 400 degrees for 37 to 40 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. 5Let the chicken rest before slicing or dicing.
  6. 6While the chicken cooks, make the salad base by combining 2 thinly shredded romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup of finely chopped dill pickles, and a very large handful of chopped parsley.
  7. 7To make express pickled onions, finely dice a medium red onion and add it to a bowl with the juice of a lemon, a couple pinches of salt, and 1/2 tbsp sumac. Mix a couple times over 5 minutes.
  8. 8For the yogurt sauce, process 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream, 3 tbsp mayo, the juice of 1 lemon, 3 garlic cloves, 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, a tiny pinch of cumin, and a couple pinches of salt.
  9. 9Pour the yogurt sauce over everything and toss well.
  10. 10Serve over your favorite bread or vessel.
  11. 11Finish with lemon wedges, crumbled feta, and extra herbs.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 1 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 thinly shredded romaine lettuce
  • 0.5 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1 handful chopped parsley
  • thinly sliced radishes
  • shredded cabbage
  • pickled turnips
  • red onion
  • 1 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 0.5 tbsp sumac
  • 0.33 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 2 pinches salt
  • lemon wedges
  • crumbled feta
  • extra herbs

Equipment

ovenair fryerbowl

Tips

  • Marinate chicken for 2-3 hours for best flavor.
  • Serve over sourdough, pita, lavash, bell peppers, cucumbers, or low-carb bread.
  • Add thinly sliced radishes or shredded cabbage for extra crunch.
  • Use pickled turnips or red onion.
  • Finish with lemon wedges, crumbled feta, and extra herbs.

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