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Chicken Shawarma Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Levant region, Chicken Shawarma is a popular street food that has gained international acclaim. Traditionally made with spiced meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, it has been adapted into various forms, including salads, which offer a lighter, fresh take. Shawarma salads are now enjoyed worldwide, often featuring vibrant vegetables and flavorful dressings, making them a healthy choice for lunch or dinner.

MediterraneanLBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp black pepper
2 cups cooked Minute Rice
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp chili flakes
1–2 regular cucumbers
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ onion
3 dill pickles
½ cup mint or parsley
⅓ cup tahini
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

tahini

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Prepare the chicken marinade by combining Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken thighs and coat well.

2

Cook the chicken thighs in a skillet until fully cooked and spiced.

3

Prepare the crispy rice by mixing cooked Minute Rice with olive oil, garlic powder, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until crispy.

4

Slice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the dill pickles and herbs for the salad base.

5

Make the creamy lemon-tahini dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and honey or maple syrup if using.

6

Assemble the salad in layers starting with the fresh salad base, followed by the crispy rice, spiced chicken, and drizzle with the creamy lemon-tahini dressing.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingmixing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

keto

Allergens

milksesame

Also Known As

Shawarma SaladMediterranean Chicken Salad

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