A Classic Chicken Recipe with the White Sauce for the Win!
The uniqueness, spice, and flavor of Halal cart chicken over rice is unmatched! Growing up in New York City, this delicacy was like heaven on a plate! Not to age myself, but for $10, you could get a whole tray of rice, chicken, a salad, and other fresh vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes. Plus when you add some white sauce, it takes it up a notch!
What is “Halal Style” chicken and rice?
Recipes that are prepared “Halal style” are done with respect to the ingredients. Halal recipes do not contain any pork or alcohol. The meat is also prepared under specific religious guidelines and prayer that allows them to be consumed safely by the Muslim community. Many grocery stores sell Halal prepared chicken. If you don’t have access to Halal prepared chicken, you can buy traditional chicken thighs as well.
- The chicken is marinated for a minimum of one hour to allow that flavor to develop deep into the chicken. I would highly recommend marinating overnight for the best results.
- The rice is made with a blend of curry and turmeric which gives a spicy kick to your dish!
- The homemade white sauce takes it to the next level!
- Add on the fresh vegetables and salad for the icing on the cake.
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, black garlic, complete seasoning, coriander, turmeric, curry powder, & ginger)
- Fresh vegetables- lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell pepper, & thinly sliced onions
- Rice (basmati preferred, but Jasmine or long grain rice)
- White sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, & garlic powder).
- The longer the chicken marinates, the deeper the flavor. Let it sit for a while if you want the chicken to really stand out.
- Be sure to rinse your rice prior to cooking. This minimalizes the start in the final product.
- The white sauce needs to sit in the fridge for at least an hour to develop flavor.
How to Make Halal Cart Chicken Over Rice
Description
Enjoy the taste of a food cart staple with this classic Halal Chicken Over Rice! Made with fresh ingredients, spiced, and an amazing white sauce, this is a next level meal perfect for dinner!
Ingredients
Seasoning for the Chicken
Seasoning for the Rice
Vegetables
White Sauce Recipe
Instructions
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Preparing your chicken
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Dice your chicken into cubes and add them to a bowl.
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Season your chicken with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, black garlic, complete seasoning, and coriander. Mix until well combined.
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Cover and set in the fridge for at least an hour.
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Cooking your rice
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Rinse your rice in a large bowl until the water runs clear.
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Add the water to a pot to simmer. The warm broth will help the rice cook faster.
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In a large pan, add your unsalted butter.
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Once the butter melts, add your turmeric, curry powder, and ginger.
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Mix until well combined.
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Cook the mixture for two minutes on medium low to allow the curry to build flavor.
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Increase the heat to medium.
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Add the rice and mix into the curry butter until all of your rice changes color.
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Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the chicken bouillon to the rice and break into pieces.
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Mix into the rice.
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Add the water to the pot, mixing it into the rice.
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Turn the heat down to low, cover the rice with a lid, and simmer for 17 minutes.
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Once 17 minutes passes, remove from the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes.
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Cooking your chicken
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Heat a pan on medium heat.
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Add your olive and vegetable oils once the pan gets hot.
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Add your chicken to the pan.
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Cook the chicken for about 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
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Let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
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Creating the white sauce
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Grab a large bowl, and add in your mayo, sour cream, Greek yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, and seasonings.
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Mix until well combined.
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Place into a bottle or cover and refrigerate for an hour to chill.
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Assemble your plate with your rice, chicken, vegetables, and cover in as much white sauce as your heart desires.
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Serve and enjoy!
