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Peri Peri Chicken & Rice

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Peri Peri Chicken & Rice is a bold, spicy, and satisfying dish where juicy marinated chicken is grilled or baked and served over fragrant, fluffy rice. It’s a complete, flavor-packed meal perfect for weeknights or entertaining.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45–60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling or Baking
  • Cuisine: Portuguese-African
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • For the Peri Peri Chicken:
  • 4 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/3 cup Peri Peri sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For the Rice:
  • 1 cup long-grain rice or basmati
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • Lemon wedges
  • Extra Peri Peri sauce

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix Peri Peri sauce, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight is best).
  2. Rinse rice until water runs clear. In a saucepan, heat oil or butter and sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
  3. Add rice, stir to coat, then pour in broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender.
  4. Grill chicken over medium-high heat or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  5. Fluff the rice and serve with chicken on top. Garnish with parsley or cilantro, lemon wedges, and extra Peri Peri sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Swap rice with couscous or quinoa for variety.
  • Add roasted vegetables or beans to rice for texture.
  • Serve with yogurt or garlic mayo to mellow the heat.
  • Use high-quality bottled Peri Peri sauce to save time.
  • Freeze cooked chicken and rice separately for up to 2 months.

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