Halal Chicken
Homemade halal street cart–style chicken and rice with a tangy Greek yogurt white sauce. No mayo, no sugar, bold flavor, and perfect for meal prep or easy dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Rice
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 small onion or shallot minced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Greek Yogurt White Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp white vingear
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with all spices, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Cook rice with aromatics and broth until fluffy.
- Sear chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through.
- Rest, then chop chicken.
- Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, lettuce, and sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Estimated Per Serving)
- Calories: ~520
- Protein: ~38g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fat: ~18g
- Fiber: ~3g