Ingredients for - Halal Cart Chicken and Rice

1. Light olive oil ¼ cup
2. Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
3. Coarsely chopped garlic 1 ½ tablespoons
4. Chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon
5. Ground coriander ½ teaspoon
6. Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
7. Boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat 2 pounds
8. Greek yogurt 1 cup
9. Sriracha sauce, or more to taste 1 tablespoon
10. Garlic, minced 2 cloves
11. Unsalted butter 2 tablespoons
12. Ground turmeric ½ teaspoon
13. Ground cumin ¼ teaspoon
14. Long-grain rice 1 ½ cups
15. Chicken broth 2 ½ cups

How to cook deliciously - Halal Cart Chicken and Rice

1 . Stage

Make chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and coriander in a blender; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

2 . Stage

Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag; pour in blended marinade and seal. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.

3 . Stage

Make yogurt sauce: Whisk yogurt, sriracha sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

4 . Stage

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.

5 . Stage

Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Cook skin-side down in the hot skillet until well browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

6 . Stage

Let chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then chop into chunks.

7 . Stage

Make rice: Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add turmeric and cumin; cook and stir until fragrant. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 4 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and cook until broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

8 . Stage

Remove Dutch oven from heat and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.

9 . Stage

Divide rice and chicken among serving bowls. Drizzle yogurt sauce on top.