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High Protein Halal Cart Chicken with Gold Rice
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy Middle Eastern

High Protein Halal Cart Chicken with Gold Rice

A high-protein halal cart-style chicken bowl with turmeric-spiced gold rice, served over shredded lettuce and tomato with a creamy garlic sauce and sriracha. The chicken is boldly seasoned with cumin, paprika, chili powder, and lemon for maximum flavor. A nutritious and satisfying street food-inspired meal.

10m Prep
20m Cook
30m Total
1 Servings
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Ingredients

chicken
  • 200 g chicken breast (cubed)
chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 whole lemon (squeezed)
garlic sauce
  • 60 g fat-free yogurt
  • 1 tbsp light mayo
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 15 g fresh coriander
  • 0.25 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
gold rice
  • 80 g uncooked rice
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
serving
  • 30 g shredded lettuce
  • 50 g tomato (sliced)
  • 1 tsp sriracha optional

Steps

  1. 1
    Cube the chicken and season with oregano, cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix well until the color changes.
    Tip: If the color does not change, it is not well seasoned.
    ~3 min
  2. 2
    Cook the chicken on high heat for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
    ~8 min
  3. 3
    Make the garlic sauce by mixing fat-free yogurt, light mayo, fresh garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
    ~3 min
  4. 4
    For the gold rice, toast turmeric, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a pan, then add rice and water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes until fully cooked.
    ~12 min
  5. 5
    Plate with shredded lettuce, tomato, the golden rice, the juicy chicken, garlic sauce, and a drizzle of sriracha.

Nutrition (per serving)

450
Calories
45g
Protein
42g
Carbs
9g
Fat
4g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Halal cart chicken is a New York City street food staple, featuring spiced chicken and turmeric-yellow rice served with a signature white garlic sauce. This homemade version replicates those bold flavors in a lighter, high-protein format.
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