Chicken:
1 lb boneless chicken thigh
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp garlic, minced
4 tsp adobo seasoning
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp parsley
½ tsp cayenne pepper
White sauce:
¼ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp water
½ tbsp white vinegar
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp parsley
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp lemon juice
Rice:
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp ground cumin
1½ cups long-grain or Basmati rice
2½ cups chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the sauce: mix all ingredients for white sauce, and then refrigerate.
For the chicken: in a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices with the chicken, and then marinate in the fridge, preferably overnight.
For the rice: melt the butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven.
Add the turmeric and cumin and cook until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
Add the rice and stir to coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted, about 4 minutes.
Add the chicken broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes without disturbing.
Remove from the heat and allow to rest until the water is completely absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Heat pan to medium-high heat, add tbsp of oil. Put chicken on a pan for 5 min, flip, cook the other side for 5 min. check the internal temp.
Slice and top with white sauce.