Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad – Easy Middle Eastern Dinner Recipe
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this deconstructed Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad. Tender, spice-marinated chicken meets addictively crunchy rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini-lemon dressing for a dish that's both satisfying and refreshingly light. It's an easy-to-make, full-flavored meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
- Time: 90 min
- Servings: 4
Source: RecipesDad
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced or cut into bite-siz
- olive oil, for marinade
- ground cumin
- sweet paprika
- garlic powder
- ground turmeric
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- cooked, cooled rice
- olive oil, for crisping rice
- medium cucumber , finely diced
- medium tomatoes , chopped
- medium red onion , thinly sliced
- fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- tahini
- large garlic clove, minced
- extra virgin olive oil, for dressing
- cold water, to thin dressing
- Optional: Pickled turnips or cucumbers, for garnish