Description
Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad is a vibrant and wholesome dish that combines succulent spiced chicken with golden crispy rice, fresh vegetables, and a tangy tahini dressing. This easy Middle Eastern dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. In just under an hour, you can create a colorful salad that bursts with flavor, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or family gatherings. With customizable options, this dish allows you to incorporate your favorite veggies or proteins while remaining healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice (cooled)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- ½ red onion, sliced
- ¼ cup tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Water to thin dressing
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken on a grill or skillet until fully cooked (6-8 minutes per side), then let it rest before slicing.
- Crisp the cooled rice in a skillet or air fryer until golden.
- Prepare the vegetables by dicing the cucumber and tomatoes and slicing the red onion.
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and water to create the dressing.
- Assemble by layering crispy rice, sliced chicken, vegetables, and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg