Description
A flavorful and crispy rice salad topped with irresistible chicken shawarma, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook until golden brown.
- Spread cooked rice on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes until crispy.
- In a bowl, combine crispy rice, cooked chicken, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce and lemon juice. Toss gently and serve.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for better crispiness.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: chicken shawarma, crispy rice, salad, Middle Eastern, quick meal