(And PS, to all the fellow rice snobs out there – this rice is fluffy and perfectly cooked, not soggy and mushy like you’d expect. So here’s what you get in this chicken and rice recipe – juicy seasoned chicken…. The chicken is ultra tasty….but the star of this recipe is the garlic butter rice!

Quick to prepare – active prep time is under 10 minutes and It’s a one pan dinner – the raw rice and chicken are cooked together at the same time Ĭompletely hands off – unlike cooking rice on the stove which requires more attention, you just put the pan in the oven, set the timer and walk away This chicken and rice recipe has been a reader favourite for so long, I thought it was about time I updated it with a much improved video and photos! It’s like cooking the rice with a homemade stock! The rice absorbs the chicken juices as it cooks, adding loads of flavour. Set aside.This oven baked Chicken and Rice recipe has captured the hearts of people all around the world! Buttery garlic rice AND juicy seasoned baked chicken thighs, baked together in the same pan with less than 10 minutes of prep. Using a chef’s knife, roughly chop the chicken into ½- to ¼-inch chunks or shred the chicken with two forks(my preferred method).Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and allow to cool for 5 minutes. on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 minutes longer. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the center of each thigh registers 165☏. Add the drained chicken pieces and cook without disturbing until they are lightly browned on the first side, about 4 minutes. Heat the oil in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed cast iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat until it is lightly smoking.Turn the chicken to coat, seal the bag, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Reserve 3 tbsp of the marinade for later Place the chicken in a 1-gallon zipper-lock bag and add all of the marinade. For the chicken: Combine the lemon juice, oregano, coriander, garlic, and olive oil in a blender.It’s healthy, so delicious and a complete meal. Boil the liquid before adding inĭefinitely give it this Halal Guys chicken rice bowl a try it’s quite easy compared to more overwhelming recipes with many ingredients. To get the perfect rice, you have to toast it well with oil until almost golden brown. My boys do love spice, so it worked out perfectly.

I also added some sriracha to the white sauce, and we absolutely enjoyed it. I like the chicken shredded, but if you like cubes, chop it up after the chicken has had time to rest. After grilling or pan frying the chicken, wrap it with foil and shred it. Soak and leave it for a couple of hours, not too many. This chicken and rice bowl is pretty simple. Although Halal Guys are now open in the Bay Area, I still love making this chicken rice bowl at home. I did my research and when I saw Sabrina from DinnerthenDessert had a copycat recipe for the Halal Guys Chicken, I jumped on it.Īfter a couple of years, here’s my version.

So, of course, we craved it quite a lot after coming back to San Francisco. We generally don’t eat from one place twice during a vacation. We loved it so much that we walked for forty minutes to have it another day of our travel. Our main motto for the trip was to eat through the city. The first time we had the chicken rice bowl from Halal Guys was three ago when I visited New York City with my teen. The juicy flavorful chicken with a tinge of sourness from the lemon, the perfectly cooked rice, that white sauce that you want to just drink up, and then comes the super spicy harissa kind of hot chili sauce. You’ll be in that line, drooling over everyone’s order, and once you finally get your order, you can’t wait to take a bite. As soon as you pass that corner, the aroma becomes so tempting even when you’ve had a big meal. Halal Guys is super popular in New York City. This Halal Guys chicken rice bowl is boldly spiced, served with flavorful turmeric rice and spiced yogurt sauce. A delicious copycat recipe of the famous NYC Food Cart.

Big guys chicken and rice