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Peri Peri Chicken and Rice

Bold and spicy peri peri chicken baked over fragrant rice for a complete one-pan meal packed with smoky heat and citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African, Portuguese
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peri Peri Chicken
  • 2 lb chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 red chilies
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
Rice
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Blender
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Blend peri peri sauce ingredients.
  2. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Sear chicken in oven-safe skillet.
  4. Add rice and broth, return chicken, and bake at 400°F for 30–35 minutes.

Notes

Adjust chili quantity to control spice level.