Description
This Peri Peri Chicken and Rice One Pot Recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines tender chicken thighs with aromatic rice cooked in a delicious peri peri seasoning. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, this Portuguese-inspired dish is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and simple preparation.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons peri peri seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Rice:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with peri peri seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
- Add Flavors: Stir in the tomato paste, smoked paprika, and chili flakes, cooking for 1 minute to release flavor.
- Cook the Rice: Add the rinsed rice and toast for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, stir, and nestle the chicken back into the pot.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less peri peri seasoning or chili flakes.
- Use boneless chicken thighs or breasts if preferred, but adjust cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Portuguese, African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
