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author: Ethan Chlebowski
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# Halal Guys Chicken & Rice

## Marinate the Chicken

1. Sprinkle (4)[boneless chicken thighs] with (5 g)[salt].
2. Crush (5 whole)[cloves], (5 g)[cumin seeds], (2 g)[dried oregano], (20 cranks)[black pepper], and (3)[garlic cloves] into a rough paste.
3. Mix with (¼)[lemon juice] and (30 g)[mayonnaise], coat chicken well.
4. Marinate up to 24 hrs in fridge or cook immediately.

## Start the Rice

1. Melt (15 g)[unsalted butter] over medium heat.
2. Add (⅛)[onion] (finely diced), (5 g)[cumin seeds], (5 g)[turmeric powder], (5 g)[smoked paprika], and (1-2)[bay leaves]; sauté ~30 sec.
3. Add (200 g)[basmati rice] and stir for ~2 min to toast.

## Simmer the Rice

1. Add (250 g)[chicken broth], bring to boil.
2. Cover, reduce to low heat; simmer ~20 min.
3. Taste and adjust [salt] or butter.

## Make the Red Sauce

1. Blend (100 g)[water], (50 g)[white vinegar], (15 g)[cayenne pepper], (5 g)[red pepper flakes], (½)[lemon juice], (10 g)[sugar], and [salt] until smooth.
2. Simmer over medium-low until reduced and flavours develop.
3. Adjust salt/vinegar, cool before serving or storing.

## Mix White Sauce

1. Combine (100 g)[mayonnaise], (50 g)[Greek yogurt], (10 g)[white vinegar], (¼)[lemon juice], (10 cranks)[black pepper], [dried oregano], [smoked paprika], and [salt].
2. Taste and adjust seasoning.

## Cook the Chicken

1. Heat a pan over medium-high.
2. Sear chicken until internal temperature is at least 165 °F.
3. Rest briefly, then chop or slice.

## Assemble & Serve

1. Plate rice and chicken.
2. Drizzle with white and red sauces.
3. Serve with [pita bread], [thinly sliced lettuce], [diced tomatoes], and any extra garnishes.