A popular takeout meal from Nando’s made healthier and easier, featuring juicy peri peri chicken and flavorful spicy rice. Each serving is packed with great macros, making it an excellent option for a healthy meal.
1: Marinate the chicken thighs with peri peri marinade, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and light butter or cooking spray. For better flavor, marinate overnight.
2: Cook the marinated chicken thighs in a pan over medium heat until fully cooked.
3: In another pot, rinse the basmati rice and set aside.
4: In a pan, sauté the diced onion and red bell pepper until soft.
5: Add the rinsed rice, salt, pepper, paprika, chilli powder, cumin, turmeric, tomato paste, and water or chicken stock to the pan.
6: Stir well and cover the pan, cooking for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked through.
7: Serve the peri peri chicken over the spicy rice with a garnish of chopped coriander and optional peri peri sauce.
