Peri Peri Chicken & Spicy Rice

Juicy peri-peri marinated chicken thighs served with bright, smoky-spiced tomato rice and a creamy peri-naise sauce. Great for meal prep; marinate overnight for best flavor.

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Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs. In a bowl, combine with peri-peri spice mix, Nando’s marinade, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss until well coated, then let it marinate for at least 30 minutes—or overnight for best flavor.

Step 2

Prepare the peri-naise by mixing mayo, Nando’s hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a squeeze of lemon juice until completely smooth. Transfer to a bottle and store in the fridge.

Step 3

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little butter. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden and juicy. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pan add chopped garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft, then stir in salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chilli powder, and turmeric.

Step 5

Mix in the tomato paste and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Then add the cooked white rice and fresh parsley, stirring well until every grain of rice turns a bright yellow-orange color.

Step 6

Serve and distribute the spicy rice evenly with the chicken and a generous drizzle of peri-naise, then enjoy!