Nando’s Peri Peri Chicken & Rice One-Pot

Ingredients

• 150 g Basmati rice
• 350 ml Chicken stock
• 600 g Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 Yellow bell pepper (Diced)
• 1 Courgette (Sliced)
• 1 Onion (Finely chopped)
• 5 Garlic cloves (Minced)
• 1 Red chili (Finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Nando’s Peri Peri seasoning (Use 1 tablespoon with the vegetables and 1 tablespoon with the chicken)
• 1 tbsp Nando’s Peri Peri sauce (For garnish; use if desired)
• 30 g Lighter cheddar (Grated)
• 1 tsp Olive oil (For cooking)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced courgette, diced yellow bell pepper, and finely chopped red chili to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the peri-peri seasoning and sauté until the vegetables are softened.

3. 3

   Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs and the remaining 1 tablespoon of peri-peri seasoning. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.

4. 4

   Stir in the basmati rice and chicken stock.

5. 5

   Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the stock has been absorbed.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the grated lighter cheddar over the top and allow it to melt.

7. 7

   If desired, drizzle the peri-peri sauce over the finished dish as a garnish.

8. 8

   Serve hot.

Notes

The source describes this as suitable for meal prep but does not provide storage or reheating instructions. The peri-peri sauce garnish is optional.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• one-pot
• high-protein
• meal prep
• chicken
• rice
• spicy
• cheesy