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Starch Madness 2023 Champion: Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice

This utterly faithful recipe perfectly recreates a New York City halal-cart classic: Chicken and Rice with White Sauce. The chicken is marinated with herbs, lemon, and spices; the rice golden; the sauce, as white and creamy as ever.

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Grilled Paella Mixta (Mixed Paella With Chicken and Seafood) Recipe

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