Street Cart Chicken & Yellow Rice
Ingredients
- 4chicken thighs
- 5 gsalt
- 5whole cloves
- 5 gcumin seeds
- 2 gdried oregano
- 20black pepper
- 3 clovesgarlic
- ¼lemon juice
- 30 gmayonnaise
- 200 gbasmati rice
- 250 gchicken broth
- 15 gbutter
- ⅛onions
- 5 gcumin seeds
- 5 gturmeric powder
- 5 gsmoked paprika
- 1bay leaves
- to tastesalt
- 100 gmayonnaise
- 50 ggreek yogurt
- 10 gwhite vinegar
- ¼lemon juice
- 10black pepper
- dried oregano
a sprinkle
- smoked paprika
a sprinkle
- to tastesalt
- 100 gwater
- 50 gwhite vinegar
- 15 gcayenne pepper
- 5 gred pepper flakes
- ½lemon juice
- 10 gsugar
- to tastesalt
- pita bread
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- lettuce
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- tomatoes
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Directions
- 1
Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and set them aside.
Crush the cloves and cumin in a mortar and pestle. Add oregano, black pepper, and garlic cloves into the mortar with the spices and crush into a rough paste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, mayo, and spice mixture. Add the chicken thighs and mix to thoroughly coat the exterior. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for up to 24 hrs or cook right away. - 2
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
Add onion, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, and bay leaf. Bloom the aromatics until fragrant but not burnt, about 30 seconds.
Add the rice to the pan with the aromatics and mix. Lightly toast the rice and stir for about 2 minutes. - 3
Add chicken broth, turn up the heat, and cover the pan to bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Let the rice gently simmer while covered for about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, feel free to cook the chicken or mix the sauces (next steps)
Uncover and taste the rice! Add salt as needed or stir a little more butter to make the rice more unctuous. - 4
Add all ingredients to a blender. Process until smooth.
Add sauce to a pot and simmer over medium-low heat to develop flavors and reduce the sauce.
Taste and adjust for salt and vinegar - NOTE: This will be hot.
Let cool before storing in a bottle in the fridge. - 5
Place bowl over a scale, and add the mayo, yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, black pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, and salt into a bowl. Mix together.
Taste it! Adjust salt or any spice/herb additions as you see fit. - 6
When ready to cook, place a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken thighs on both sides until the internal temp reaches at least 165 F.
Chop the chicken into pieces in the pan or let them rest, then slice. - 7
Serve a portion of chicken & rice on a plate and drizzle with both of the sauces, as desired.
Optional: serve with pita bread or fresh vegetables/herbs for garnish
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About this Recipe
Longing for the iconic flavors of New York City's vibrant street food scene right in your own kitchen? This Street Cart Chicken and Yellow Rice recipe brings that beloved Halal street cart experience directly to you, delivering authentic taste and satisfaction at home. This is probably the best street food in NYC, and now you can make it yourself.
This recipe stands out by meticulously recreating the core components of this famous dish: perfectly seasoned chicken, aromatic yellow rice, and the essential creamy white sauce and fiery red sauce. It's designed to capture the essence of what makes Halal Guys-style chicken and rice so undeniably delicious, ensuring every bite is packed with that familiar, craveable flavor, making it a true taste of NYC.
Prepare for a truly satisfying meal that transports your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of NYC. You'll experience tender, flavorful chicken, beautifully spiced and golden yellow rice, and the contrasting yet complementary sauces. The rich, tangy white sauce (made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice) perfectly balances the robust spices of the chicken and the heat from the vibrant red sauce (featuring cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes), creating a symphony of flavors and textures. This hearty dinner takes approximately one hour to bring together, making it an achievable and rewarding culinary adventure for any home cook.
While the classic combination is hard to beat, you can easily tailor this Street Cart Chicken and Yellow Rice to your liking. Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes in the red sauce to control the spice level, making it milder or hotter based on your preference. For serving, don't hesitate to pile on extra fresh lettuce and tomatoes, or explore different types of pita bread to scoop up every last bit of flavor.
This comforting and flavorful Halal dish is perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. Serve your Street Cart Chicken and Yellow Rice with warm pita bread, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomatoes on the side, allowing everyone to build their perfect plate just like from their favorite NYC street cart.