Description
A flavorful chicken shawarma dish combined with crispy rice and fresh veggies, topped with a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- to taste Salt & Pepper
- 4 cups Cooked Rice (cooled)
- 1 cup Cucumber (Diced)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (Diced)
- 1/2 cup Red Onion (Sliced thinly)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Chopped)
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2–4 tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken with the spice mixture and place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
- Prepare your rice and chop the veggies while the chicken cooks.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
- Combine chicken, rice, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs in a bowl.
- Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and water in a separate bowl to create a dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix well.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with yogurt sauce or a light salad on the side. Experiment with different herbs for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg