Peri Peri Chicken and Rice
Directions
- 1Grab your blender and toss in the onions, a handful of chillies, zesty lime zest, and a peeled lime.
- 2Don't forget the garlic cloves, add salt, smoked paprika, dried oregano, thyme, tomato paste, brown sugar, white vinegar, and oil.
- 3Blend it all into a smooth, vibrant marinade.
- 4Now take the chicken thighs, pour that marinade all over the chicken, making sure each piece is perfectly coated, and let those flavors mingle for at least a few hours.
- 5Time to preheat your oven.
- 6Arrange chicken thighs on a wire rack upside down, bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
- 7Remember to flip halfway and brush some marinade.
- 8Meanwhile, let's prepare the rice.
- 9Rinse the rice thoroughly, then soak it.
- 10In a large pot, heat some oil, add the onions and colorful bell peppers, sauté until the onion turns translucent.
- 11Now stir in that soaked rice, pour in that delicious reserved marinade and this is totally optional, add some chicken seasoning.
- 12Pour water, bring it to boil, then cover and let it simmer until all water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 13Once the rice is ready, fluff it up and top with those beautifully baked chicken thighs.
- 14And for that extra kick, squeeze fresh lemon juice right over the chicken.
Ingredients
- onions
- 1 handful chillies
- lime
- lime zest
- garlic cloves
- salt
- smoked paprika
- dried oregano
- thyme
- tomato paste
- brown sugar
- vinegar
- oil
- chicken thighs
- rice
- bell peppers
- chicken seasoning
- fresh lemon juice
Equipment
blenderpanpotwire rack
Tips
- For an extra kick, squeeze fresh lemon juice right over the chicken.
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