Serious Eats Halal Cart Style Chicken And Rice With White Sauce - Alas, A Website

Ingredients

• For the chicken
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
• 1/4 cup light olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat (6 to 8 thighs)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
• For the rice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain or Basmati rice
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• For the sauce:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• To serve
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 large tomato, cut into wedges
• Fluffy pocketless pita bread, brushed in butter, lightly toasted, and cut into 1 × 3-inch strips
• Harissa-style hot sauce