Description
A delightful blend of marinated chicken, crispy rice, and fresh herbs, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably basmati)
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp shawarma spice blend
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups mixed fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, mint)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: combine sliced chicken, shawarma spice, and olive oil in a bowl. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Combine the cooked rice, mixed herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl, then drizzle over the salad mix.
- Toss everything together with the cooked chicken until evenly combined.
Notes
Use high-quality shawarma spice blend for the best flavor. Serve warm or cold, and feel free to adjust the vegetables based on availability.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg