Description
Experience the fiery, tangy goodness of Nando’s Portuguese Chicken paired with perfectly cooked rice, bringing a taste of South Africa right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 tablespoons Nando’s Peri-Peri sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by marinating your chicken. Combine the chicken with Nando’s Peri-Peri sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare your rice. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan, add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan, stir to coat, then pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken, cooking for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- After the rice is done, fluff it with a fork. Stir in diced bell peppers for added crunch, if desired.
- Assemble your dish! Serve rice topped with sliced peri-peri chicken, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg