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    Serious Eats' Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White S

    4 servings

    servings

    2 hours 15 minutes

    total time
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    Ingredients

    For the chicken:

    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

    1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

    1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed

    3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)

    1/4 cup light olive oil

    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat (6 to 8 thighs)

    1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

    For the rice:

    2 tablespoons unsalted butter

    1/2 teaspoon turmeric

    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

    1 1/2 cups long-grain or Basmati rice

    2 1/2 cups chicken broth

    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

    For the sauce:

    1/2 cup mayonnaise

    1/2 cup Greek yogurt

    1 tablespoon sugar

    2 tablespoons white vinegar

    1 teaspoon lemon juice

    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

    To serve:

    1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

    1 large tomato, cut into wedges

    Fluffy pocketless pita bread, brushed in butter, lightly toasted, and cut into 1 × 3-inch strips

    Harissa-style hot sauce, for serving

    Directions

    For the chicken: Combine the lemon juice, oregano, coriander, garlic, and olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season the marinade to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. Place the chicken in a 1-gallon zipper-lock bag and add half of the marinade (reserve the remaining marinade in the refrigerator). Turn the chicken to coat, seal the bag, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, turning occasionally to redistribute the marinade (see Note).

    Remove the chicken from the bag and pat it dry with paper towels. Season with kosher salt and pepper, going heavy on the pepper. Heat the oil in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed cast iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat until it is lightly smoking. Add the chicken pieces and cook without disturbing until they are lightly browned on the first side, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, flip the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the center of each thigh registers 165°F. on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

    Using a chef’s knife, roughly chop the chicken into 1/2- to 1/4-inch chunks. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the remaining marinade, cover loosely with plastic, and refrigerate while you cook the rice and prepare the sauce.

    For the rice: Melt the butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the turmeric and cumin and cook until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the rice and stir to coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes without disturbing. Remove from the heat and allow to rest until the water is completely absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

    For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Whisk to combine. Season to taste with salt.

    To serve: Return the entire contents of the chicken bowl (chicken, marinade, and all juices) to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. To serve, divide the rice, lettuce, tomato, and toasted pita bread evenly among four to six plates. Pile the chicken on top of the rice. Top with the white sauce and hot sauce. Serve immediately, passing extra sauce at the table.

    Notes

    Only do the rice recipe - chicken is garbage

    Nutrition

    Serving Size

    Serves 4 to 6

    Calories

    969 kcal

    Total Fat

    54 g

    Saturated Fat

    13 g

    Unsaturated Fat

    0 g

    Trans Fat

    -

    Cholesterol

    239 mg

    Sodium

    1729 mg

    Total Carbohydrate

    68 g

    Dietary Fiber

    5 g

    Total Sugars

    10 g

    Protein

    55 g

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    2 hours 15 minutes

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    Ingredients

    For the chicken:

    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

    1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

    1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed

    3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)

    1/4 cup light olive oil

    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat (6 to 8 thighs)

    1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

    For the rice:

    2 tablespoons unsalted butter

    1/2 teaspoon turmeric

    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

    1 1/2 cups long-grain or Basmati rice

    2 1/2 cups chicken broth

    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

    For the sauce:

    1/2 cup mayonnaise

    1/2 cup Greek yogurt

    1 tablespoon sugar

    2 tablespoons white vinegar

    1 teaspoon lemon juice

    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

    To serve:

    1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

    1 large tomato, cut into wedges

    Fluffy pocketless pita bread, brushed in butter, lightly toasted, and cut into 1 × 3-inch strips

    Harissa-style hot sauce, for serving

    Directions

    1

    For the chicken: Combine the lemon juice, oregano, coriander, garlic, and olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season the marinade to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. Place the chicken in a 1-gallon zipper-lock bag and add half of the marinade (reserve the remaining marinade in the refrigerator). Turn the chicken to coat, seal the bag, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, turning occasionally to redistribute the marinade (see Note).

    2

    Remove the chicken from the bag and pat it dry with paper towels. Season with kosher salt and pepper, going heavy on the pepper. Heat the oil in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed cast iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat until it is lightly smoking. Add the chicken pieces and cook without disturbing until they are lightly browned on the first side, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, flip the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the center of each thigh registers 165°F. on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

    3

    Using a chef’s knife, roughly chop the chicken into 1/2- to 1/4-inch chunks. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the remaining marinade, cover loosely with plastic, and refrigerate while you cook the rice and prepare the sauce.

    4

    For the rice: Melt the butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the turmeric and cumin and cook until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the rice and stir to coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes without disturbing. Remove from the heat and allow to rest until the water is completely absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

    5

    For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Whisk to combine. Season to taste with salt.

    6

    To serve: Return the entire contents of the chicken bowl (chicken, marinade, and all juices) to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. To serve, divide the rice, lettuce, tomato, and toasted pita bread evenly among four to six plates. Pile the chicken on top of the rice. Top with the white sauce and hot sauce. Serve immediately, passing extra sauce at the table.