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Delicious Nando’s Portuguese Chicken served with rice in a vibrant dish

Nando's Portuguese Chicken and Rice

A delicious one-pot meal bursting with flavor, featuring chicken thighs cooked with spices, rice, and veggies, reminiscent of Nando's style.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 kg Chicken Thighs (Skinless and boneless)
  • 2 tbsp Paprika (Sweet or regular)
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder (Or freshly minced garlic)
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Coriander
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper (Optional) For the brave
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cooking Salt (Kosher preferred)
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (Or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 medium Onion (Sautéed until golden)
  • 1 medium Red Capsicum (Bell Pepper) (Deseeded and diced)
  • 1.5 cups Basmati Rice (Or long/medium grain rice)
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes (Optional) Spice at your own risk
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock/Broth (Low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas (Optional) Add extra happiness
  • to taste Perinaise (Or your alternative hot sauce)
  • 2 stalks Green Onion (Chopped for garnish)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Preheat your skillet with olive oil until shimmering.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and cook until golden brown.
  3. Stir in the sautéed onions and capsicum until combined.
  4. Sprinkle in the spices and mix well, allowing the aromas to waft through your kitchen.
  5. Add the rice, coating it in the flavorful mixture.
  6. Pour in the chicken stock and cover the skillet, letting it simmer.
  7. In the final minutes of cooking, add the peas for added color and sweetness.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

Cooking is about flavor and fun; don't stress over perfection. Customize with your favorite spices or veggies.