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Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad: A Delightful Twist!


  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring crispy rice topped with spiced chicken shawarma, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons shawarma spice mix
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the sliced chicken with shawarma spice and olive oil. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and golden brown.
  3. In a separate pan, heat the cooked rice until crispy.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the crispy rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  6. Top the salad with the cooked chicken and drizzle with the tahini dressing before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, you can add toasted nuts or seeds.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
  • This salad can be served warm or cold.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Crispy Rice, Salad, Middle Eastern, Healthy