Halal Guys Chicken and Rice recipe
This copycat Halal Guys chicken and rice recipe shows you how to make the tasty chicken, rice, and sauce of the iconic Halal Guys chicken rice bowl.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon ground smoked paprika use regular if you don't like smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust based on how spicy you want the chicken to be
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the White Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
- water to thin it out use 1/2 teaspoon at a time depending on your preference.
Rice
- 2 cups long-grain basmati white rice
- 3 & 1/2 cups chicken broth Adjust the liquid amount based on the brand of rice you use for 2 cups of dry rice.
- 2 tablespoon butter or ghee
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Serve with iceberg lettuce, tomato pieces, pita bread, and a drizzle of harissa style hot sauce.
Instructions
Halah Guys Chicken
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the chicken marinade until well combined. Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are coated evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 5 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, 3 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoon ground smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, Salt and pepper to taste, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Preheat a drizzle of oil on a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook without disrupting for about 4-5 minutes or until they are lightly browned. Flip the chicken and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for about 5-6 minutes longer or until cooked through and the internal temperature of at the center or the chicken tighs registers 165F. Remove from heat and let it rest.
- Chop up the grilled chicken before serving on a bed of rice.
Halal Guys White Sauce
- For the white sauce, whisk together all the white sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, water to thin it out
- Wrap with plastic and chill in the fridge for later.
Halal Guys Rice:
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch for fluffier rice.2 cups long-grain basmati white rice
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter or ghee then add in the rice and toast for a few minutes. Add in the turmeric, cumin, salt, and the chicken broth. Mix well to combine everything then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes.3 & 1/2 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoon butter, Salt to taste, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to steam. Fluff with a fork and use in your Halal bowl.
Assembly:
- Serve the chopped-up grilled chicken over a bed of cooked rice.
- Garnish with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced onions if desired.
- Drizzle the white sauce generously over the chicken, veggies, and rice. Add some harissa-style hot sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately with additional white sauce on the side and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 894kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 53gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 1295mgPotassium: 811mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 339IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 4mg
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