Halal Cart-Style Chicken Bowls (Harissa Chicken & Yellow. Rice) Ready in 30 minutes!

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: turkey thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while turkey is often less expensive.

tahini sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: hummus

Yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories, while hummus is budget-friendly.

Place the chicken in a large bowl and add all of the marinade ingredients. Toss together to coat and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

Rinse the rice in cold water and then soak it for 15 minutes. Drain and add the garlic and oil to a pot. Warm through until fragrant.

Add the drained rice along with the salt, cumin, turmeric, and broth. Mix together and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and cover the pot with the lid. Simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and keep warm until the chicken is ready.

Combine all of the White Sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Transfer the sauce to a squeeze bottle and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F and add the chicken strips to the air fryer basket in an even layer. Try not to overcrowd so that they cook evenly. The chicken is ready once the internal temperature reaches 165 °F. About 18 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking.

Serve the chicken over the rice with lots of sauce and a green salad on the side.

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