Ingredients Needed
For the chicken
Chicken. I used skinless boneless chicken thighs but chicken breasts can be used too. Extra-virgin olive oil. Smoked paprika. Oregano. Other herbs like rosemary, thyme and sage are also delicious with chicken. Fresh lemon juice. Fresh garlic cloves. Salt and black pepper. Peri-peri sauce. I used store-bought peri peri sauce (Nando’s peri peri sauce is delicious) but I’ve also made this with my own homemade peri peri sauce. Heavy cream.
For the savory rice
Onion. Fresh garlic. Bell peppers. Rice. I used jasmine rice but basmati rice can also be used. Chicken stock. I often make this with only water but the chicken broth definitely adds extra flavor. Turmeric. Salt. Corn. I used frozen corn but canned corn can be substituted.
How to make Peri Peri Chicken with Rice
Can I make this ahead?
The chicken, rice and sauce can be meal prepped in advance and kept in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The chicken can be frozen in the marinade for up to 3 months.
Serving suggestions
Chicken with rice is a meal all on its own but adding vegetable side dishes or a big salad will be a great addition. Air fryer sweet potato, arugula salad and Garlic Parmesan roasted cauliflower are some of our favorites.
Chicken and Rice Recipes
One pot tomato basil chicken rice One pan ginger chicken and rice Grilled Peruvian Chicken and rice bowls with Green Sauce
