Description
Delicious Halal Chicken Rice Bowls featuring bright lemon flavors, gentle smoke from paprika, and aromatic spices, perfect for family meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon all spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 cloves garlic (pressed)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1½ cups basmati rice (rinsed and drained)
- ¼ cup minced onions
- 1 serrano or jalapeno (minced)
- 2¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
- Toppings: prepared white sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, pita wedges
Instructions
- Combine the seasonings in a bowl and set aside one teaspoon for the rice.
- Add the chicken to a large bowl, toss with seasoning blend, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, sumac, and salt. Marinate for 20-60 minutes.
- Heat a saute pan over medium heat, add chicken, and cook for 6-12 minutes until the internal temperature is 165ºF. Remove and keep warm.
- Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water until clear. In the same pan, melt butter, add rice, onions, and peppers, saute for 2 minutes. Season and add chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, turn heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Let the rice sit for 5 minutes before fluffing. Serve in bowls topped with chicken and desired veggies.
Notes
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked without drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg