NYC Style Chicken & Rice
⚡ KevEats Recipe
NYC Chicken & Rice + Garlic Naan
Harissa-sazon chicken, turmeric rice, creamy white sauce, and fluffy homemade naan.
A macro-friendly KevEats spin on halal-cart chicken and rice — juicy marinated chicken, buttery turmeric rice, creamy sauce, and warm garlic naan.
620
Calories
44g
Protein
70g
Carbs
19g
Fat
Ingredients
Harissa Chicken
- 1½–2 lb chicken thighs or mixed thighs + breast
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp harissa paste
- 1 packet sazon seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ lemon juiced
Turmeric Rice
- 1½ cups basmati rice
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- ½ onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 3 cups chicken broth
2-Ingredient Garlic Naan
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Kev Tip
Let the chicken char hard in spots for true halal-cart flavor.
Macro Adjustment
Increase chicken and reduce rice to boost protein without increasing calories much.
Instructions
- 1 Marinate chicken with yogurt, spices, garlic, oil, and lemon for at least 30 minutes.
- 2 Cook onions and garlic for rice. Stir in turmeric and tomato paste, then rice and broth. Simmer covered until fluffy.
- 3 Sear chicken in a hot skillet or grill pan until deeply browned and fully cooked.
- 4 Mix flour and yogurt into dough. Divide and roll into naan shapes.
- 5 Cook naan in a hot skillet until puffed and browned. Brush with garlic butter.
- 6 Assemble rice bowls with sliced chicken, white sauce, naan, and toppings.
Serving Notes
Meal Prep Friendly
Chicken and rice keep great for 4–5 days.
Best Toppings
Add shredded lettuce, cucumbers, pickled onions, chili crisp, or extra harissa.
