Re: amateur cooks
If you like Medditeranean type chicken and rice, this is a copy cat recipe for the Halal Guys cart in NYC…it’s pretty easy, I taught my cousin to make it when he moved out on his own lol…the quantities given are for my family of 5 so you would definitely half all quantites given!!
For Chicken -
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 green chilli - chopped ( as per your taste)
1/4 cup light olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken - (cut in ps as you like. I did mine to small bite size.)
Combine the lemon juice, oregano, coriander, garlic, green chilli and olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season the marinade to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. Marinate the chicken for 1 hr.
When ready to cook, chop one white onion - fine to small pieces ( that’s my addition, you can use the red or yellow onion) . Saute in lil oil till soften and then add the chicken with all its marinade. Cook nice till done. make sure not to make it too dry, just moist enough.
FOR RICE -
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups long-grain or Basmati rice
1 knorr chicken cube
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or any veg broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melt the butter over medium heat in a large pot. -Add the turmeric, knorr chicken cube 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 WHITE SAUCE -
8-10 oz. Greek yogurt
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. white or red vinegar ( I had apple vinegar at home and it was fine to taste)
lemon juice - 1 lemon
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1-2 tsp dill or fresh parsley
1 tbsp cold water
In a small bowl, combine all the above ing for sauce and whisk nicely. Season to taste with salt. Keep aside.
For topping - slice a tomato and sprinkle with lil olive oil and light pan fry for a min or so.
To Serve individually - Shred some Lettuce and place on the plate. Place rice on top of lettuce and pile the chicken on top of the rice. Put some slices of sauted tomatoes. Top with the white sauce and (hot sauce). Serve immediately. Keep the bowl of white sauce on the table for adding as needed.