One-Pan Peri Peri Chicken with Spicy Rice

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup Nando’s Medium Peri Peri sauce (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (Source gives a range of 1–2 teaspoons)
• 1 tbsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp salt and black pepper (Combined quantity as written in the source)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 tbsp butter or oil (For the chicken; the instructions also call for oil for frying)
• garlic (Added to the pan with the onion; quantity not specified)
• 2 cups basmati rice (Washed)
• 1 white onion (Large, diced)
• 1 cup mixed bell peppers
• salt and pepper (To taste)
• 1 tbsp paprika (For the rice)
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 3 tbsp peri peri sauce (For the rice)
• 0.5 cup tomato paste
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 4 cups water
• cilantro (Chopped, for garnish; quantity not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Marinate the chicken thighs by combining the peri peri sauce, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, lemon juice, oregano, butter or oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated, then set it aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil for frying in a pot or large pan.

3. 3

   Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked.

4. 4

   Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.

5. 5

   Add the garlic and diced onion to the same pan. Sauté for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add the mixed bell peppers, cumin, turmeric, chilli powder, paprika, peri peri sauce, tomato paste, chicken bouillon cube, salt, pepper, and water. Mix everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.

7. 7

   Lower the heat to a simmer and add the washed basmati rice.

8. 8

   Cover the pan and cook for about 12–15 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn off the heat and leave the pan covered for 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.

11. 11

    Add the chopped cilantro and mix it into the rice.

12. 12

    Top the rice with the cooked chicken and serve.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of garlic or the amount of frying oil beyond the listed butter or oil. Use the chicken's fully cooked state as the doneness cue; no internal temperature is provided in the source.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• one-pan
• chicken
• rice
• spicy
• gluten-free
• dairy-free if oil is used
• weeknight meal