New York's The Halal Guys Chicken Recipe | Street Food

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

white sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt sauce is lower in calories and maintains creaminess.

Make the white sauce by mixing 1 cup mayo, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, salt, pepper, a little water, and lemon juice in a bowl.

Transfer the white sauce to a squeeze bottle and refrigerate to let the flavors meld.

Prepare the marinade for the chicken thighs with olive oil, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, black pepper, oregano, parsley, adobo seasoning, coriander, and crushed garlic.

Place 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs in a bag, add the marinade, seal it, and massage the bag to coat the chicken.

Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot, add 1 cup of basmati rice, and toast it for a couple of minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of turmeric to the rice and stir to combine.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken stock, bring it to a boil, then reduce to low and let it simmer until the rice is cooked.

Grill the marinated chicken on a griddle or cast-iron pan until fully cooked, then dice it up.

Assemble the dish by placing rice on a plate, topping it with diced chicken, lettuce, and drizzling with white sauce and sriracha.

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