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Halal cart chicken served with rice and chopped vegetables drizzled with white sauce

Halal Cart Chicken and Rice

Fatimah
Halal cart chicken and rice is a tasty recipe consisting of yellow rice and juicy chicken drizzled with white sauce. The best part is that you won't have to wait in lines to get it and it comes together in an hour. Try it today!
5 from 19 Ratings
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 people
Calories 843 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds chicken breast or thighs
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh oregano or dry
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil reserve 2 tablespoons for cooking
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the White Sauce

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic or 2 tablespoons garlic sauce

For the Rice

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • salt to taste careful not to over salt, bouillon contains it
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups hot water
  • ¼ cup butter

Instructions
 

  • Add the marinade ingredients to the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cook on the stovetop on high heat, using the reserved 2 tablespoons of oil for 10-12 minutes until dark in color and liquids evaporated. Set aside.

For the Rice

  • Add the butter to a pot and let it melt.
  • Add the rice and spices, mix, then add the warm water.
  • Let it boil before lowering to low, cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients together and serve over the chicken and salad.

Notes

  • This recipe calls for basmati rice, if it was not available for you, then you can replace it with regular rice or any long-grain rice.
  • If you want to keep your leftovers, you can store the chicken and rice together in the same container or separately. 
  • This chicken recipe is perfect for making ahead of time; all you have to do is freeze portions in the freezer, which should last for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 843kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 13gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 1749mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 2mg
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