Description
A flavorful salad featuring marinated chicken, crunchy veggies, and crispy rice, drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken Breasts: Boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons Shawarma Seasoning
- 1 cup Rice: Basmati or jasmine
- 1 cup Fresh Vegetables: Cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breast with the shawarma seasoning. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in a heated skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
- Make the tahini dressing by mixing tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Chop the cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Crisp the cooled rice in a pan over medium heat until golden and crispy.
- Combine the crisp rice, chopped veggies, and sliced chicken in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad with the tahini dressing and mix gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, don’t skip the marination. Feel free to customize with additional veggies or nuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg