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ahini Dressing 1 hour 4 servings SAVE Recipe

ahini Dressing 1 hour 4 servings SAVE Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines crispy rice, flavorful chicken shawarma, and a creamy lemon-tahini dressing.


Ingredients

Crispy Rice:

  • 2 Cups Rice (cooked and cooled)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Chicken Shawarma:

  • 1 Pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Teaspoons Turmeric
  • 2 Teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Salad:

  • 5 Persian Cucumbers (thinly sliced)
  • 1 Cup Baby Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 Red Onion (finely sliced)
  • 3 Dill Pickles (chopped)
  • 1 Bunch Mint (chopped)

Lemon-Tahini Dressing:

  • 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/3 Cup Tahini
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400F.
  2. Line Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cook Rice: Cook the rice and allow it to cool. Toss with olive oil, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder.
  4. Bake Crispy Rice: Bake the rice until crispy, tossing halfway through.
  5. Season the Chicken: Season chicken with turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and pepper.
  6. Cook the Chicken: Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet until fully cooked.
  7. Prepare the Salad: Wash and chop cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, pickles, and mint. Add to a bowl.
  8. Add Chicken and Rice: Combine cooked chicken and crispy rice with the salad.
  9. Prepare the Dressing: Blend yogurt, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and honey/maple syrup until smooth.
  10. Add the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  11. Toss and Enjoy: Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding your favorite vegetables or toppings.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg