{"id":32611,"date":"2025-09-13T05:42:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T22:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=32611"},"modified":"2025-09-13T05:42:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T22:42:32","slug":"peri-peri-style-chicken-and-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/peri-peri-style-chicken-and-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Peri Peri Style Chicken And Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/peri-peri-style-chicken-and-rice\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Peri-Peri-Style-Chicken-And-Rice.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Peri-Peri-Style-Chicken-And-Rice.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Peri-Peri-Style-Chicken-And-Rice-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Peri-Peri-Style-Chicken-And-Rice-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s bring the taste of Nando&#8217;s Peri Peri Chicken and Rice right to your home, and trust me, it&#8217;s even better! This one-pan dinner is not only delicious but also quick to make, taking less than an hour. Plus, it&#8217;s a dish that bursts with flavor, spice, and vibrant colors, making it irresistible to everyone at the table!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32613-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Peri Peri Style Chicken And Rice<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**For the Peri Peri Chicken:**<\/h4><ul><li>1.5 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs)<\/li><li>1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li><li>2 teaspoons chili powder<\/li><li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li><li>1 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon cumin<\/li><li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li><li>Medium peri peri sauce<\/li><\/ul><h4>**For the Spicy Rice:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li><li>1 tablespoon unsalted butter<\/li><li>1 whole red bell pepper (chopped)<\/li><li>1\/2 yellow onion (chopped)<\/li><li>2 teaspoons minced garlic<\/li><li>1 tablespoon tomato paste<\/li><li>1 1\/2 cups basmati rice<\/li><li>2 1\/4 cups chicken stock<\/li><li>2 teaspoons chili powder<\/li><li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li><li>1 teaspoon turmeric<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon oregano<\/li><li>1\/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes (optional)<\/li><li>1 cup cooked peas<\/li><li>1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**Marinate the Chicken:**<\/h4><ol><li>Combine olive oil, chili powder, garlic, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and salt in a bowl with the chicken. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the mixture.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Cook the Chicken:**<\/h4><ol><li>Heat a pan over medium-high heat and drizzle with vegetable or olive oil.<\/li><li>Add the chicken thighs, making sure they&#8217;re not crowded in the pan. Cook until golden brown on one side (about 5 to 6 minutes), then flip.<\/li><li>Brush the chicken thighs with peri peri sauce. Cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked through to the center. Set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Cook the Rice:**<\/h4><ol><li>Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.<\/li><li>In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.<\/li><li>Add red bell pepper, onion, minced garlic, and tomato paste. Saut\u00e9 for 3-4 minutes.<\/li><li>Add the rice and toast for about 3 minutes until fragrant.<\/li><li>Pour in the chicken stock and add chili powder, paprika, turmeric, salt, oregano, and chili flakes. Mix and bring to a boil.<\/li><li>Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 11-12 minutes. Let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.<\/li><li>Fluff the rice with a fork, then add peas and chopped cilantro. Mix well.<\/li><li>Serve the rice topped with the cooked chicken, and enjoy the flavors!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Main Course<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32613-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Peri Peri Style Chicken And Rice<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**For the Peri Peri Chicken:**<\/h4><ul><li>1.5 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs)<\/li><li>1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li><li>2 teaspoons chili powder<\/li><li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li><li>1 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon cumin<\/li><li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li><li>Medium peri peri sauce<\/li><\/ul><h4>**For the Spicy Rice:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li><li>1 tablespoon unsalted butter<\/li><li>1 whole red bell pepper (chopped)<\/li><li>1\/2 yellow onion (chopped)<\/li><li>2 teaspoons minced garlic<\/li><li>1 tablespoon tomato paste<\/li><li>1 1\/2 cups basmati rice<\/li><li>2 1\/4 cups chicken stock<\/li><li>2 teaspoons chili powder<\/li><li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li><li>1 teaspoon turmeric<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon oregano<\/li><li>1\/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes (optional)<\/li><li>1 cup cooked peas<\/li><li>1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**Marinate the Chicken:**<\/h4><ol><li>Combine olive oil, chili powder, garlic, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and salt in a bowl with the chicken. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the mixture.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Cook the Chicken:**<\/h4><ol><li>Heat a pan over medium-high heat and drizzle with vegetable or olive oil.<\/li><li>Add the chicken thighs, making sure they&#8217;re not crowded in the pan. Cook until golden brown on one side (about 5 to 6 minutes), then flip.<\/li><li>Brush the chicken thighs with peri peri sauce. Cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked through to the center. Set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Cook the Rice:**<\/h4><ol><li>Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.<\/li><li>In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.<\/li><li>Add red bell pepper, onion, minced garlic, and tomato paste. Saut\u00e9 for 3-4 minutes.<\/li><li>Add the rice and toast for about 3 minutes until fragrant.<\/li><li>Pour in the chicken stock and add chili powder, paprika, turmeric, salt, oregano, and chili flakes. Mix and bring to a boil.<\/li><li>Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 11-12 minutes. Let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.<\/li><li>Fluff the rice with a fork, then add peas and chopped cilantro. Mix well.<\/li><li>Serve the rice topped with the cooked chicken, and enjoy the flavors!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Main Course<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s bring the taste of Nando&#8217;s Peri Peri Chicken and Rice right to your home, and trust me, it&#8217;s even better! This one-pan dinner is not only delicious but also quick to make, taking less than an hour. 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