Description
Juicy Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines marinated grilled chicken with crispy rice and fresh vegetables. Perfect for gatherings or meal prep, this salad is both visually stunning and satisfying. With its aromatic spices and colorful ingredients, it’s an unforgettable culinary adventure that brings the taste of summer to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water. Cook in a pot with vegetable broth: bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for about 6 minutes per side or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, combine diced cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Once rice is fluffy, mix it into the salad with additional olive oil if desired.
- Serve by layering rice on plates and topping with sliced chicken and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg