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Juicy Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad Recipe

Juicy Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: salads
  • Method: air fryer
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Juicy Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures, featuring crispy rice, marinated chicken, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for a satisfying meal!


Ingredients

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For the crispy rice –

  • 2 cups of cooked rice (or 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice)
  • 1 tablespoon harissa paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the chicken –

  • 1lb/500g chicken thighs, boneless, skinless and free-range
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed

For the salad –

  • 100g/4oz halloumi cheese, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 300g/10oz tomatoes, diced
  • 2 scallions (spring onions), finely chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • Handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped

For the garlic tahini dressing –

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Water, to thin

Instructions

  1. Cook your rice: Add 2/3 cup of rice to a small pan with 1 cup of water. Cook covered for 12 minutes, then let steam for 10 minutes. Spread on a tray and cool in the fridge.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Mix spices, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Coat chicken and marinate. Cook in the oven.
  3. Cook the chicken and halloumi: Cook the marinated chicken and halloumi in the oven until done.
  4. Make the crispy rice: Roast seasoned rice in the oven until crispy.
  5. Make the tahini dressing: Mix tahini, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and water until smooth.
  6. Assemble the salad: Combine chicken, halloumi, crispy rice, and vegetables. Drizzle with tahini dressing and toss to combine.

Notes

  • TIMINGS NOTE: Timings vary based on cooking method and pre-cooked ingredients.
  • PREP AHEAD: Add rice just before serving to maintain crispiness. Salad keeps well for 4 days in the fridge.
  • INGREDIENT NOTES: Recipe is versatile; customize with available ingredients. Can use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for convenience.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 200g
  • Calories: 668
  • Sugar: 4.9g
  • Sodium: 1416.2mg
  • Fat: 36.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46.3g
  • Fiber: 4.8g
  • Protein: 40.7g
  • Cholesterol: 139.7mg