Healthy High Protein Peri Peri Chicken & Spicy Rice! All for 452 Calories!
A very popular takeout meal from Nando’s made healthier and easier! With great macros and the flavours are absolutely INCREDIBLE! Chicken is so juicy and delicious
Macros per serving
452 calories – 38g protein / 43g carbs / 14g fat
INGREDIENTS
For the Peri Peri Chicken:
• 400g raw boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 100g per thigh)
• 80g Nando’s Medium Peri Peri Marinade
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1-2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt & black pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 20g light butter or cooking spray
For the Spicy Rice:
• 120g uncooked washed basmati rice
• 1 diced white onion
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 1 tsp salt & pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 50g tomato paste
• 250ml water or chicken stock
Garnish:
• Chopped coriander / cilantro
• Peri Peri sauce (Optional)
Note:
– You can marinate the chicken overnight for better flavour and cook the next day
– You can cook the rice in a pot but for this recipe I prefer to cook it in a pan
SERVE & ENJOY!
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