Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad, a delightful combination of spiced marinated chicken, crunchy crispy rice, and an array of fresh vegetables. This dish is a perfect balance of taste and nutrition, making it ideal for light lunches, festive gatherings, or as a hearty side. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this colorful salad that is both satisfying and packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olive oil and spices (cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with olive oil and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Allow jasmine rice to cool completely before combining with diced vegetables (cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley).
- Whisk together lemon juice and tahini to create the dressing.
- Combine cooled rice with vegetables and sliced chicken; drizzle with dressing.
- Toss gently and garnish with toasted almonds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg