Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Salad
With just a few minutes in the air fryer (and no need to marinate), this perfectly seasoned and lightly charred chicken is the perfect protein for a big summer salad!
Servings 4
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 1 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salad Ingredients
- 5 cups salad greens
- 1 1/2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups quartered and sliced English cucumber
- 1/2 cup Bay Leaf and Black Peppercorn Quick Pickled Onions
- Pansies or other edible flowers
- Grated or crumbled cotija or cubed feta
Lemon Yogurt Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Chicken Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 365 degrees.
- Place the sliced chicken in a large, resealable plastic bag.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil and spices.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and toss well to coat.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer, and cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket once halfway through. The chicken is done when it’s lightly charred and registers 165 degrees with a meat thermometer.
Salad Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients on a large platter, and top with warm chicken.
Lemon Yogurt Dipping Sauce Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad.