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Peri Peri Chicken with Spicy Rice
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy Portuguese-African

Peri Peri Chicken with Spicy Rice

A high-protein Peri Peri chicken served alongside spicy one-pan rice, with only 452 calories. Chicken thighs are marinated in oregano, smoked paprika, Nando's marinade, and lemon juice, then cooked in butter until golden. The spicy rice is cooked directly in the pan with tomato paste, basmati rice, and fragrant spices.

10m Prep
25m Cook
35m Total
2 Servings
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Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 400 g chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp light butter
  • 10 g fresh coriander (chopped) optional
  • 2 tbsp Peri Peri sauce optional
chicken marinade
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Nando's Peri Peri marinade
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
rice
  • 1 whole onion (chopped)
  • 1 whole bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 180 g uncooked basmati rice (washed)
  • 350 ml water
rice seasoning
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric

Steps

  1. 1
    Season chicken thighs with oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Nando's marinade, and lemon juice. If the color doesn't change, it's not well seasoned.
    ~3 min
  2. 2
    Add light butter to a pan and cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
    ~10 min
  3. 3
    In the same pan, add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then add cumin, paprika, chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.
    ~2 min
  4. 4
    Add tomato paste and washed uncooked basmati rice. Let the rice toast, then add water. Mix and bring to a boil.
    ~3 min
  5. 5
    Cover and simmer for 8 minutes until rice is fully cooked. Place the chicken on top.
    ~8 min
  6. 6
    Garnish with coriander and Peri Peri sauce. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition (per serving)

452
Calories
45g
Protein
40g
Carbs
9g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Peri Peri chicken is one of the signature dishes of Nando's, a South African restaurant chain that has taken the flavor globally. This recipe recreates that iconic spicy-smoky flavor at home with a fitness-friendly calorie count.
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