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Description
Chicken and Rice Guys is a popular food truck and restaurant chain that serves delicious Middle Eastern-style chicken and rice bowls. This recipe is a take on their famous dish, with tender marinated chicken, fluffy rice, and a tangy garlic sauce. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and can be customized with your favorite veggies and toppings.
Prep Time
Prep time for this recipe is about 30 minutes, which includes marinating the chicken.
Cook Time
Cook time for this recipe is about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the chicken marinade:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the rice:
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the garlic sauce:
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings:
Diced tomatoes
Diced cucumbers
Diced onions
Parsley or cilantro
Equipment
Large bowl for marinating chicken
Medium saucepan for rice
Whisk or fork for garlic sauce
Method
1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. 2. Meanwhile, rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring rice, water, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 18-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the garlic sauce. 4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. 5. To assemble bowls, divide rice among bowls and top with cooked chicken, garlic sauce, and any desired toppings.
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To save time, you can marinate the chicken and make the garlic sauce ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook. You can also use leftover cooked chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even easier. For a spicier version, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the marinade. You can also swap out the Greek yogurt for sour cream or mayo in the garlic sauce if you prefer a different flavor.
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