Description
A deconstructed chicken shawarma bowl featuring spiced chicken thighs, crunchy pan-fried crispy rice, fresh salad, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs
- 3 cups Cooked Rice
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 3 Cucumbers
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Lemon
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Turmeric
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon, and shawarma spices.
- Sear chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked; slice.
- Fry cooked rice in oil, pressing down until bottom is crispy and golden.
- Whisk tahini, lemon, garlic, and water to make dressing.
- Assemble bowls with rice, salad, chicken, and dressing.
Notes
- Rice Tip: Use cold, leftover rice for the best crispy texture.
- Tahini: If the dressing seizes, keep adding cold water until smooth.
- Substitutions: Chickpeas can be used instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma Salad, Crispy Rice Recipe, Tahini Dressing, Middle Eastern Chicken Bowl, Healthy Salad Recipe, High Protein Lunch