The Halal Guys style Chicken & Rice everyone should know how to make

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.

Prepare the white sauce by mixing 100 grams of mayo, 50 grams of plain Greek yogurt, 15 grams of white vinegar, 10 cranks of black pepper, a sprinkle of garlic powder, juice from 1/4 lemon, and salt to taste.

Optionally add a sprinkle of oregano and smoked paprika to the white sauce.

Prepare the red sauce by blending 15 grams of ground cayenne powder, 5 grams of red pepper flake, 3 grams of salt, 10 grams of sugar, 50 grams of white vinegar, 100 grams of water, and juice from 1/2 lemon until smooth, then simmer in a pan for 10 minutes.

Thin out 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs with a knife and salt both sides.

In a mortar and pestle, grind cumin seeds and 5 cloves, then add oregano, 20 cranks of black pepper, and 3 cloves of garlic to make a paste.

Mix the paste with 30 grams of mayo and juice from 1/4 lemon, then coat the chicken thighs with the marinade and let them sit for a few hours or up to two days.

Cook the marinated chicken thighs in a pan over medium-high heat until browned, then chop them in the pan and set aside.

In another pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, add cumin seeds, turmeric, smoked paprika, 1 bay leaf, and finely minced onion, toasting until fragrant.

Add 200 grams of basmati rice to the pan and toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in 250 grams of chicken broth, cover, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook covered for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, taste the rice and add salt if needed, optionally adding 1/2 tablespoon of butter for gloss.

Assemble the dish by placing chicken on one side of a plate, rice on the other, and topping with white sauce and a splash of red sauce.

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