How to Make HALAL CART STYLE CHICKEN and RICE With HOMEMADE FALAFEL | HALAL GUYS COPY CAT RECIPE

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breasts are leaner, while drumsticks offer a more economical option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, but vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Welcome to the video, introduction to the dish.

Using 3 boneless chicken thighs, mention that chicken breasts can be used as well.

Add 2 teaspoons of adobo seasoning, 1 teaspoon of cayenne, 1 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic, 0.5 teaspoon of parsley, 0.5 teaspoon of oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper into a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of lime juice or half a small lime to the chicken.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix everything to coat the chicken.

Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour.

Prepare the falafel mixture: add 1 cup of soaked dried chickpeas to a food processor.

Add 1 small chopped onion and 1 clove of garlic to the food processor and mince together.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of coriander, a pinch of paprika, 1 tablespoon of green seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of dried parsley.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water to the mixture.

Mix everything well and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

Prepare the white sauce by mixing 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 2 teaspoons of sugar in a bowl.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of parsley flakes, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic, and 1 teaspoon of green seasoning to the sauce.

Mix well and add 1 teaspoon of lime juice or lemon juice, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Start cooking the rice by melting 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 0.5 teaspoon of paprika to the butter and let it fry for a couple of minutes.

Add 2 cups of rice to the pot and toast for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in 2.25 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt, then cook on medium heat until the water is absorbed.

After marinating, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the chicken.

Cook the chicken for about 20-25 minutes, flipping after 5-10 minutes to ensure it's cooked thoroughly and crispy on both sides.

Add 1 teaspoon of vadia complete seasoning to the rice for extra flavor.

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