Description
A vibrant bowl of crispy golden rice topped with spiced chicken and finished with a creamy tahini lemon dressing, offering the perfect balance of crunch, warmth, and tangy richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked and cooled
- 2 cups chicken thighs, boneless pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix chicken with paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic, and a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Spread the cooked rice evenly in the skillet and press it down gently.
- Let the rice cook untouched until golden and crispy.
- In another pan, cook the chicken until fully done and slightly browned.
- Whisk together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to create a smooth dressing.
- Layer crispy rice in a bowl, top with chicken, and drizzle with the dressing before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best crispiness.
- Adjust lemon juice to control tanginess.
- Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken shawarma crispy rice salad, tahini lemon dressing, crispy rice bowl, shawarma chicken bowl, healthy rice salad