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Halal Cart Chicken Rice Bowls

Halal Cart Chicken Rice Bowls

Tender spiced chicken cooked in butter and coriander, served over harissa-infused rice with a classic white garlic yogurt sauce and cucumber salad with sriracha. Only 500 calories and perfect for meal prep.

15m Prep
20m Cook
35m Total
2 Servings

Ingredients

chicken
  • 400 g chicken breast (sliced into small cubes)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp light butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped)
rice
  • 1 tbsp harissa or tomato paste
  • 300 g cooked rice (cooked)
serving
  • 1 whole cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
white sauce
  • 80 g low-fat yogurt
  • 1 tbsp light mayo

Steps

  1. 1
    Slice chicken into small cubes. Add fresh garlic, salt, oregano, smoked paprika, chili flakes, cumin, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix until you lose patience.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    Make the white sauce by mixing low-fat yogurt, light mayo, salt, pepper, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon juice until smooth.
    ~2 min
  3. 3
    Cook chicken in light butter for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Add more butter and fresh coriander, mix until well coated, then set aside.
    ~8 min
  4. 4
    In the same pan, add chopped garlic and harissa or tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, then add extra seasoning with a dash of water before adding cooked rice. Mix thoroughly until the color changes.
    ~5 min
  5. 5
    Serve the rice with the juicy chicken, cucumber salad, white sauce, and sriracha.
    ~2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

500
Calories
44g
Protein
52g
Carbs
10g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Halal cart chicken rice is a beloved New York City street food, traditionally sold by cart vendors in Manhattan. It features spiced chicken over rice with white sauce and hot sauce, drawing on Middle Eastern and Egyptian culinary traditions.
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