Nandos Chicken & Rice Boxes

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add peri peri seasoning, tomato paste, and a drizzle of olive oil to boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  2. 2Mix well and bake in the oven at 200°C for 20-25 minutes.
  3. 3Chop the cooked chicken into cubes.
  4. 4In a pan, add olive oil and diced onion.
  5. 5Stir until soft, then add diced bell pepper, seasoning, tomato paste, and washed basmati rice.
  6. 6Stir to toast the rice, then add water, bring to a bubble, and simmer on low heat covered up for 10-12 minutes.
  7. 7Finish with fresh coriander and lemon juice, and mix until fluffy.
  8. 8For the garlic butter, mix salted butter with garlic paste and parsley flakes.
  9. 9Spread the mixture onto a ciabatta roll.
  10. 10Toast in the pan until golden brown.
  11. 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

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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.