Nix's Halal Cart Chicken & Rice

Bring the NYC Cart favorite home!

Components

Chicken, marinate 1-4 hrs:

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

• 2 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

• Any mediterranean spice mix or: 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped oregano (fresh/dried), 1/2 tspn coriander, 3 garlic cloves, salt/pepper

Rice, cook in rice cooker:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 1/2 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 to taste

White sauce, mix and refrigerate:

• 1/2 cup generic brand miracle whip OR low fat mayo

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, thick (like fage brand)

• 1tspn sugar (or less)

• 2 tablespoons white vinegar

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (can omit if using miracle whip)

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tsp dry mustard powder (optional)

• 3/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)

• 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)

Red sauce:

• source premade from Halal Guys OR harissa sauce

For serving:

• Iceberg/Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped

• Tomatoes, wedges

• Pita bread, quartered and warmed

Directions

1. Grill marinated chicken on cast iron pan. After half cooked, remove from pan, chop coarsely and return to pan to ensure all sides are charred and just cooked through (165°F)

2. Combine all ingredients, serve.

Adapted from Serious Eats.