Halal Cart Chicken and Rice

Halal Cart Chicken and Rice

from unicornsinthekitchen.com
45 min
6 servings

Inspired by NYC, this halal cart chicken and rice recipe is packed with so many great flavors. The chicken is seasoned with warm spices and served on yellow rice with a tasty white sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lemon (juice of )
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp all spice
  • kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped )
  • 1 1/2 cup basmati rice (rinsed )
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup whole milk yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic (minced )
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • kosher salt
  • 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped )
  • 2 roma tomatoes (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken thighs into bite size pieces and place them in a bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, coriander and cumin. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt.

  2. 2

    While the chicken is marinating, make the yellow rice. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Saute the onion for 5 minutes until translucent. Add in the rinsed rice followed by the turmeric, cumin and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise with the yogurt, garlic, vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Set aside until you're ready to assemble.

  4. 4

    Divide the lettuce and tomatoes among the plates. Add some yellow rice to each plate and top it with the seared halal cart chicken. Finish with a generous drizzle of the white sauce. Serve immediately.