Shawarma Chicken Wings with Cucumber-Macaroni Salad and Tahini Sauce

Indulge in the bold flavors of the Middle East with this unique dish, featuring crispy shawarma-spiced chicken wings, a refreshing cucumber and macaroni salad, and a rich tahini sauce. The combination of textures and tastes will leave you craving for more. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
  • middle eastern
  • slot-machine-generated
  • chicken wings
  • english cucumber
  • macaroni
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 2lbschicken wings, cleaned and patted dry
  • 2mediumenglish cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1cupmacaroni, cooked al dente
  • 1/4cupolive oil, none
  • 2tbspsshawarma spice blend, none
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1/2cuptahini, none
  • 2tbspslemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • to tastenonesalt, none
  • to tastenoneblack pepper, none
  • 1/4cupchopped parsley, chopped
  • 1tspsumac, none

Nutrition

Calories

420

105 per serving

Protein

32g

64% DV

Fat

20g

29% DV

Carbs

30g

10% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein30%
Fat43%
Carbs29%
Fiber
6g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, shawarma spice blend, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken wings and toss to coat evenly.

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  2. 2

    Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken wings on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.

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  3. 3

    While the chicken is baking, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

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  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, sliced cucumber, chopped parsley, and sumac. Squeeze a sliver of lemon juice and toss to combine.

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  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to achieve the desired consistency.

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  6. 6

    To serve, place the baked chicken wings on a platter or individual plates. Serve with the cucumber-macaroni salad and drizzle with tahini sauce.

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  7. 7

    Garnish with additional parsley and sumac, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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