Halal Guys Chicken and Rice Recipe with White Sauce and Hot Sauce | NYC Halal Guys Cart Recipe

yogurt sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is often less expensive and can be used in similar dishes.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a budget-friendly option for cooking.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes provide heat without the cost of bottled sauces.

Marinate chicken thighs in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the marinated chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in rice and toast for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.

Add water or chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt to taste.

Prepare yogurt sauce by combining yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and chopped parsley in a bowl.

Serve sliced chicken over rice with pita bread, hot sauce, and yogurt sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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