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Chicken and Rice — traditional dish from New York City, United States
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Nutritional Values

🔥800kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾80gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️500 gServing

* Per serving · 500 g. May vary.

Chicken and Rice

How to order / say it
Say it Chicken and Rice — [Chi-kun and Rice]
Order I'll have the chicken and rice, please.
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Grilled chicken served over spiced rice with white and hot sauce.

Why try it?

This dish highlights New York's thriving street food culture, offering a convenient and flavorsome meal representing the melting pot of cultures that make up New York.

How it tastes

The chicken is tender and infused with Middle Eastern spices, served over fragrant, yellow rice. The white sauce adds a creamy richness while the hot sauce provides a fiery contrast.

Origin & History — first documented: 1990

First popularized in the 1990s by food cart vendors catering to cab drivers, Chicken and Rice became an essential part of New York's street food scene. It's a testament to the city's cultural diversity.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g chicken thighs
  • 🌾 200 g rice
  • 🥛 50 g yogurt
  • 🧂 5 g cumin
  • 🧂 5 g paprika
  • 🍋 1 whole lemon

Method

  1. 1 Marinate chicken with spices, yogurt, and lemon juice.
  2. 2 Grill chicken until fully cooked.
  3. 3 Cook rice with broth and spices.
  4. 4 Serve the sliced chicken over rice with sauces.

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