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Makes 4 large servings
Crispy Rice
2 cups cooked rice, cooled (I used jasmine rice)
1 tb olive oil
1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Chicken
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2” pieces
2 tb olive oil
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
Salad
5 persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup baby tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, finely sliced (1/2 cup)
3 dill pickles, chopped
1 bunch mint, chopped (1/2 cup)
Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice (1 lemon)
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp kosher salt
[optional for sweetness, 1-2 tb honey or maple syrup]
First, prepare the crispy rice topping. Preheat oven to 400F. Add cooked and cooled rice to a baking sheet. Toss with the olive o...