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
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- chicken wings
- english cucumber
- macaroni
Ingredients
- 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
420
105 per serving
32g
64% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 6g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
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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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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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While the chicken is baking, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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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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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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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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Garnish with additional parsley and sumac, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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