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Chicken peri peri and rice in a white pot
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5 from 1 vote

One Pot Peri Peri Chicken and Rice

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts cut in the centre
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon peri-peri
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Rice

  • 1 cup basmati rice or long grain rice soaked for 30 minutes
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon spice for rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup peas
  • 6 baby corn (optional)
  • halloumi (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Nando's peri peri sauce hot

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts in halves, to make them thinner. Add the cumin, paprika, peri-peri, garlic powder, onion powder, chilli powder, salt, pepper and olive oil to a bowl. Mix well. Add the chicken breasts and ensure it's coated well with the spices
  • Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan. Sear the chicken breasts for about 2&1/2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Cover with foil and set aside
  • If the spices have turned black wipe the pan down and add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan. Add the onion and red pepper. Saute until the onion is translucent
  • Add the garlic and fry for about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, chilli powder, spice for rice, turmeric and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Add a few drops water if required
  • Rinse the rice well a few times and add to the pan. Pour the chicken stock over the rice, mix well. Bring to the boil, cover and turn the heat down to the lowest setting. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Mix in the peas and corn with a tablespoon of butter. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes
  • Place the chicken on top and drizzle the Nando's sauce over. Serve hot

Notes

  1. I used hot sauce but you can use a milder version if you prefer. You can also reduce the chilli powder or leave it out if too spicy
  2. You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts, cooking time may differ