Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad: A Flavor Explosion!
A delicious and vibrant salad featuring crispy rice topped with flavorful chicken shawarma, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp shawarma spice mix
- 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 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Season the chicken slices with shawarma spice mix, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate pan, heat some oil and fry the cooked rice until crispy.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- To assemble, place crispy rice on a plate, top with cooked chicken, and add the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or radishes.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
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