Nandos Chicken & Rice Boxes
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Add peri peri seasoning, tomato paste, and a drizzle of olive oil to boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- 2Mix well and bake in the oven at 200°C for 20-25 minutes.
- 3Chop the cooked chicken into cubes.
- 4In a pan, add olive oil and diced onion.
- 5Stir until soft, then add diced bell pepper, seasoning, tomato paste, and washed basmati rice.
- 6Stir to toast the rice, then add water, bring to a bubble, and simmer on low heat covered up for 10-12 minutes.
- 7Finish with fresh coriander and lemon juice, and mix until fluffy.
- 8For the garlic butter, mix salted butter with garlic paste and parsley flakes.
- 9Spread the mixture onto a ciabatta roll.
- 10Toast in the pan until golden brown.
- 11Divide everything up into four equal servings and garnish.
Ingredients
- 1200 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 25 g Nando’s peri peri rub
- 30 g tomato paste
- drizzle olive oil
- 200 g Basmati rice
- 0.5 medium white onion
- 1 small green bell pepper
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 30 g tomato paste
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp tumeric
- tbsp olive oil
- 400 ml warm water
- 2 ciabatta rolls
- 40 g salted butter
- tsp garlic paste
- tsp parsley flakes
- 4 lemon wedges
- Fresh chopped coriander
Equipment
ovenpanmeal prep boxesmicrowave
Tips
- Bake chicken at 200°C for 20-25 minutes.
- Simmer rice for 10-12 minutes.
- Store in meal prep boxes refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Microwave for 3-4 minutes till heated through.
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