Better than Halal Guys - Home Recipe for Chicken and Gyro Over Rice with White Sauce

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess, while sour cream is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is generally more affordable.

Prepare the spice rub by mixing 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon oregano, and 1 tablespoon paprika.

Cut 1 pound of skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.

Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add half of the spice rub and mix to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.

For the ground meat, use 1/4 pound and season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt using the remaining spice rub.

Wash and dry 2 cups of basmati rice. Prepare annatto oil by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil with 1/2 tablespoon of annatto seeds over low heat until the oil turns red, then remove from heat.

In a pot, add the washed basmati rice and strain the annatto oil over it. Add 2 teaspoons cumin and 1 teaspoon turmeric. Pressure cook for 7 minutes and let it naturally release.

Prepare the white sauce by mixing 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice, 3/4 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon MSG. For a thicker consistency, add 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum.

Chop 2 cups of iceberg lettuce for garnish.

Cook the chicken in a skillet for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until done.

Assemble the dish by starting with a mound of rice, adding lettuce, and topping with chicken and ground meat. Drizzle generously with white sauce and add your favorite hot sauce.

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