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author: Brian Lagerstrom
source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=VsyM8UbF4D0&is=mwt_fLFMhvtFJSYL
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsyM8UbF4D0
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tags: [chicken, dinner]
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added: 2026-11-06
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# NYC Halal Cart Chicken and Rice

## Marinate Chicken

1. Combine (10g)[kosher salt], (5g)[ground cumin], (3g)[ground coriander], (3g)[ground black pepper], (2g)[dried oregano], (3g)[onion powder], and (3g)[garlic powder] in a bowl.
2. Add (25g)[plain yogurt], (15g)[fresh lemon juice], and (15g)[olive oil] to the spice mix and stir to combine.
3. Toss (600g)[chicken thighs] in the marinade to coat.
4. Refrigerate for roughly 30 minutes.

## Cook Chicken

5. Preheat oven to 425°F.
6. Heat a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat.
7. Add [chicken thighs] smooth side down.
8. Press down with a weight or spatula and sear 4–5 minutes until deep golden brown.
9. Flip the thighs, then transfer the pan to the oven.
10. Roast 7–9 minutes, until the thickest thigh reads 185°F or higher.
11. Transfer thighs to a plate and rest for about 10 minutes.
12. Add roughly 2 tablespoons of water to the hot pan and scrape up the brown bits to form a chicken jus.
13. Pass the rested thighs through the pan jus, then dice into chunks.

## Yellow Rice

14. Rinse (200g)[basmati rice] until the water runs clear, then drain well.
15. Heat (3 T)[oil] in a saucepan over medium-high until shimmering.
16. Add [basmati rice] and toast 4–5 minutes, stirring, until nearly opaque.
17. Stir in (15g)[unsalted butter] and (2g)[ground turmeric] until butter is melted and rice is yellow.
18. Add (400g)[chicken stock], (25g)[chicken Better Than Bouillon], (5g)[garlic powder], and (5g)[onion powder].
19. Bring to a simmer, stir, then cover and reduce heat to low.
20. Cook covered for 15 minutes.
21. Remove from heat and steam, still covered, for 15 more minutes.
22. Fluff with a fork and set aside until ready to serve.

## White Sauce

23. Mince (5g)[garlic].
24. Whisk together (125g)[mayonnaise], (125g)[plain yogurt], (10g)[lemon juice], (3g)[kosher salt], and [garlic] until smooth and pourable.

## Red Sauce

25. Stir together (120g)[Sriracha] and (60g)[Louisiana Hot Sauce].

## To Serve

26. Dice ()[head lettuce] and ()[tomatoes].
27. Spoon rice into bowls and top with [chicken thighs], [head lettuce], [tomatoes], [white sauce], and [red sauce].