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Chicken Over Rice Recipe

Chicken Over Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-cooking, Boiling, Marinating
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Chicken Over Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish inspired by Halal cart-style street food. Tender marinated chicken served over fragrant turmeric rice, topped with a tangy white sauce, and garnished with fresh vegetables.


Ingredients

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For the spiced chicken:

  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Diamond-Crystal Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

For the white sauce:

  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons water
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)

For the rice:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 whole green cardamom pods
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 cups long-grain basmati rice
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons Diamond-Crystal Kosher Salt

For serving:

  • Diced tomato
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Hot sauce (harissa or Sriracha)
  • Warm pita

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, oregano, coriander, allspice, cumin, and black pepper. Add chicken, coat, and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
  2. Soak the rice: Rinse rice, then soak in water for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Make the white sauce: Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, and pepper. Adjust for salt.
  4. Cook the rice: Saute shallots, turmeric, add rice, stock, and salt. Cook covered for 20 minutes.
  5. Cook the chicken thighs: Brown chicken in oil until fully cooked.
  6. Assemble: Serve rice topped with chicken, vegetables, white sauce, and hot sauce. Serve with warm pita.

Notes

  • For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour.
  • Soaking the rice helps achieve a fluffy texture.
  • Adjust the white sauce consistency with water.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 725
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 1510mg
  • Fat: 41g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 46g
  • Cholesterol: 207mg