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The Best Halal Guys Chicken Over Rice Recipe In Instant Pot|Chicken And Rice With White & Red Sauce

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Halal Guys Chicken Over Rice

Cultural Context

Originating from street vendors in New York City, Halal Guys Chicken Over Rice has become a beloved fast-food staple that reflects the diverse culinary influences of the city. The dish is a hearty combination of spiced grilled chicken served over rice, often accompanied by fresh vegetables and sauces. It embodies the spirit of halal food, which is prepared according to Islamic law, and has gained popularity worldwide, inspiring numerous variations and adaptations in different countries.

Middle EasternUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Chicken Thighs- 6 Pcs
Garlic Paste- 2 Tbsp
Yogurt- 2 Tbsp
Vinegar- 1 Tbsp
Lemon Juice- 1 Tbsp
Olive Oil- 1 Tbsp
Black Pepper- 1 Tsp
Paprika- 1/2 Tsp
Chili Powder- 1/2 Tsp
Garlic Powder- 1/2 Tsp
Cumin Powder- 1/4 Tsp
Onion Powder- 1/4 Tsp
Turmeric- 1/4 Tsp
Adobo Seasoning- 1 Tsp
Salt- 1 Tsp
Sour Cream or Yogurt- 1/2 Cup
Mayonnaise- 1/3 Cup
Parsley- 1 Tsp
Vinegar- 1/2 Tsp
Lemon Juice- 1 Tsp
Sugar - 1/4 Tsp
Cold Water- 2 Tbsp
Tomatoes- 2
Garlic- 2 Cloves
Red Chili Flakes- 1 Tbsp
Cayenne Pepper- 1 tbsp
Lemon Juice- 1 Tsp
Vinegar - 1/2 Tsp
Salt- 1/4 Tsp
Basmati Rice- 2 Cups
Chicken Broth or Water- 2.5 Cups
Olive Oil or Butter- 2 tbsp
Cardamom- 1
Cloves- 2 to 3
Onion- 1/2 Cup
Garlic Paste- 2 Tbsp
Salt- 1 Tsp
Cumin Powder- 1 Tsp
Turmeric Powder- ½ Tsp

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.

1

Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients listed in the marination. Let it marinate for a minimum of 2 hours. If you have time, marinate it overnight.

2

For the white sauce: In a bowl, add all the ingredients listed under the white sauce. Mix it well and store it in the fridge till you are ready to serve.

3

For the red sauce: In a blender jar, add all the ingredients and blend it till you get a fine paste. Store it in the fridge till you are ready to serve.

4

To make the golden rice: Turn on sauté mode, add oil or butter to the inner pot. Once it's hot, add cardamom and cloves, then add onion and sauté it for a couple of minutes, and then add garlic paste. Sauté it till the raw smell goes off. Then add salt, cumin powder, and turmeric, give it a mix, cancel the sauté mode, add rice (wash and soak it for 20 minutes), broth, or water. Close the lid and make sure that the vent is in sealing position and cook in high pressure for 5 minutes and do NPR.

5

You can cook the chicken in the air fryer, grill, oven, or instant pot itself.

6

To cook chicken in an air fryer: Temperature: 400°F and Time: 10 minutes.

7

To cook chicken in Instant Pot: In sauté mode, add 3 tbsp of oil, once it's hot, add chicken and roast it for one side. Close the lid and cook it for 2 minutes and do a quick release. It will be watery, sauté it till the water is dried.

8

Cut the chicken into pieces. Plate the chicken and rice with some lettuce and tomato salad. Add some white sauce and red sauce to it.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéingcookingchoppingassembling

Equipment Needed

Instant PotAir fryer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Chicken and RiceHalal Chicken Rice

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