Description
This One Pot Peri Peri Chicken and Rice is packed with bold spices, juicy chicken thighs, and fluffy basmati rice all cooked together in a single pot. A vibrant, comforting meal with just the right amount of heat and fresh citrus flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons peri peri seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup (300g) basmati rice
- 3 cups (750ml) chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste/puree
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp cayenne or chilli pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander/cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly on both sides with peri peri seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 6 minutes until browned. Flip and cook for another 6–8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced red bell pepper and chopped onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cayenne pepper, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the basmati rice and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Return the browned chicken thighs to the pot, placing them on top of the rice mixture. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and finish with fresh lime juice and chopped coriander/cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne or chilli pepper to make the dish milder or spicier.
- Boneless chicken thighs can be used but may require less cooking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
