Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Portugal with Nando’s Portuguese Chicken & Rice. This dish features juicy, marinated chicken thighs infused with spicy Piri Piri sauce, paired perfectly with fluffy long-grain rice and fresh vegetables. It’s a delightful meal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home that promises to transport your taste buds straight to the sun-soaked streets of Lisbon.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1/2 cup Piri Piri sauce
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon (freshly squeezed)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, coat chicken thighs with Piri Piri sauce and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare the rice: Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Boil water in a pot, add salt and rinsed rice, then cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced red bell pepper and sauté for about five minutes. Stir in chopped herbs.
- Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about six minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Combine: Add cooked rice to the skillet and gently mix everything together before serving hot with lemon juice drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For a healthier version, use skinless chicken breasts and add more vegetables like spinach or zucchini. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of Piri Piri sauce used during marination. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain moisture.