Chicken Over Rice - Halal Cart Style

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1. 1

   Paso 1. Rinse and soak rice

   30 min

   Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear, then soak it for about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Paso 2. Melt the ghee

   In a pot, melt a healthy amount of ghee.

3. 3

   Paso 3. Bloom the spices

   Add the hot pepper paste and cook until fragrant, then add the paprika, chicken bouillon and cumin.

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4. 4

   Paso 4. Cook the rice

   Add the drained rice and water, using double the water to the rice. Once it starts to boil, reduce to medium low and cook uncovered, stirring every 5 minutes, until the water fully evaporates.

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5. 5

   Paso 5. Season the chicken

   Slice the chicken thighs and season them with paprika, oregano, garlic, sazón and a squeeze of lemon.

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6. 6

   Paso 6. Sear the chicken

   Add a splash of oil to a hot pan and cook the seasoned chicken, then chop it up.

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7. 7

   Paso 7. Assemble the bowls

   Mound the rice, top with the chicken, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and white sauce.

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