Halal Chicken
Ingredients
Chicken Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 2 Tablespoons Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Allspice
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Pinch Salt and Black Pepper
Rice
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 1/2 Cups Basmati or Long Grain Rice
- 2 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Pinch Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
Yogurt Sauce
- 8 Ounces Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Teaspoons Fresh Cilantro
- 2 Teaspoons Fresh Mint
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 1 Whole Lemon, Zested
- 1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 Pinch Black Pepper
Directions
- Mix chicken seasoning ingredients together.
- Coat chicken with a small amount of oil and cover with seasoning.
- Place in refrigerator to marinate for a few hours and grill whole or chopped and skewered with onions when ready.
- For the yogurt sauce, combine all ingredients and blend or mix. Allow to rest in refrigerator at least one hour before serving.
- For the rice, melt the butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the turmeric 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.
- Serve rice and optional chicken with yogurt sauce over shredded iceberg lettuce. Top with sriracha if desired.