Peri Peri Style Chicken And Rice

Posted on September 13, 2025

Peri Peri Style Chicken And Rice

**For the Peri Peri Chicken:**

  • 1.5 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Medium peri peri sauce

**For the Spicy Rice:**

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 whole red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked peas
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

**Marinate the Chicken:**

  1. 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.

**Cook the Chicken:**

  1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and drizzle with vegetable or olive oil.
  2. Add the chicken thighs, making sure they’re not crowded in the pan. Cook until golden brown on one side (about 5 to 6 minutes), then flip.
  3. Brush the chicken thighs with peri peri sauce. Cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked through to the center. Set aside.

**Cook the Rice:**

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Add red bell pepper, onion, minced garlic, and tomato paste. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the rice and toast for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken stock and add chili powder, paprika, turmeric, salt, oregano, and chili flakes. Mix and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 11-12 minutes. Let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Fluff the rice with a fork, then add peas and chopped cilantro. Mix well.
  8. Serve the rice topped with the cooked chicken, and enjoy the flavors!
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