Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad With Lemon-tahini Dressing
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F

  2. Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet

  3. Toss rice with 1 tablespoon olive oil and seasonings (paprika, oregano, garlic powder)

  4. Bake rice for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through, watching to ensure it doesn't burn

  5. While rice is baking, season chicken with turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and black pepper

  6. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

  7. Add seasoned chicken to hot skillet and cook until fully cooked through

  8. Remove chicken from heat and set aside

  9. Remove rice from oven and set aside

  10. Chop and slice all salad ingredients (cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, mint)

  11. Add salad ingredients to a large bowl

  12. Add cooked chicken and crispy rice on top

  13. Blend dressing ingredients (greek yogurt, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and optional honey/maple syrup) until smooth and creamy

  14. Taste dressing and adjust seasonings as needed

  15. Pour dressing over salad

  16. Toss and serve

Course🍽️Main Course

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Category🥗Salad

CuisineMiddle Eastern

Occasions📆Everyday🏞️Picnic🍲Potluck

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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