Description
Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that expertly combines spiced chicken, crunchy crispy rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables. This easy Middle Eastern dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, bringing bold flavors and wholesome ingredients to your table. With its beautiful presentation and customizable options, this salad promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice (cooled)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- ½ red onion, sliced
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- 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
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil and spices in a bowl. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Grill or pan-sear until fully cooked (6–8 minutes per side) then slice into strips.
- Crisp the rice: In a skillet with oil over medium-high heat, cook cooled rice until golden brown and crunchy.
- Prepare veggies: Dice cucumber and tomatoes, slice onion, and chop herbs.
- Make the dressing: Whisk tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and water until creamy.
- Assemble the salad: Layer crispy rice on a plate, top with chicken strips, veggies, herbs, and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg