Halal Cart Style Chicken Over Rice with Garlic White Sauce

Ingredients

• Yogurt 1/2 cup
• Mayo 3 tbsp
• Cream 2 tbsp
• Crushed Garlic 1/2 tsp
• Garlic powder 1/2 tsp
• Onion powder 1/4 tsp
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Mixed herbs/oregano 1/4 tsp
• Lemon juice 2 tbsp
• Vinegar 1 tsp
• Boneless chicken 500g-1kg
• Yogurt 3 tbsp
• Cumin powder 1 tsp
• Garam masala 1 tsp
• Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
• Mixed herbs 1/2 tsp
• Salt 1 tsp
• Kashmiri red chilli powder/paprika 2 tsp
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Butter 2 tbsp
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• Mixed herbs 1 tsp
• Paprika 1 tsp
• Chicken cube 1-2
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 2 cups soaked rice (30-60 minutes)
• 3 cups water
• Oil to cook

Instructions

1. Prepare the garlic sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a bowl and mixing well. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine chicken with yogurt, cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder, mixed herbs, salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder/paprika, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, bay leaf, mixed herbs, paprika, chicken cube(s), turmeric, salt, and garam masala. Stir for a minute until fragrant.
4. Add the soaked rice and stir to coat with spices.
5. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
6. While rice is cooking, heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
7. Serve the cooked chicken over the spiced rice. Drizzle generously with the prepared garlic white sauce.