Description
Experience the flavors of the Middle East with this delightful Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad. Juicy marinated chicken served over crispy rice with a medley of fresh veggies and a drizzle of tahini dressing or garlic yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinated Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice, chilled
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh mint
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup pickled red onions (optional)
- ½ cup tahini dressing or garlic yogurt sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken in a skillet until browned and fully cooked. Remove and let rest.
- Crisp the Rice: Spread chilled rice in the skillet and cook until golden and crispy. Flip to crisp more rice if desired.
- Assemble the Salad: Layer crispy rice on a platter, top with veggies, feta, pickled onions, and chicken. Drizzle with tahini dressing or garlic yogurt sauce.
Notes
- To save time, use store-bought shawarma seasoning and pre-cooked rice.
- For extra crunch, add toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds.
- This salad is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg