Nando’s Portuguese Chicken and Rice – one pot recipe
🍽️ **Ingredients:**
– 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1.5 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
– 3 cups chicken broth
– 2 tbsp Nando’s Peri-Peri sauce (adjust to your spice preference!)
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
– 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
👨🍳 **Preparation Steps:**
1. 🔥 In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Season with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. 🧅 Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. 🍚 Stir in the rinsed rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. 🐔 Pour in the chicken broth and Nando’s Peri-Peri sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
5. 🥘 Return the chicken to the pot, nestling it into the rice mixture. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Do not stir during this time!
6. 🌿 Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges. Squeeze a little lemon juice over your portion for extra zing!
⏱️ **Cooking Time:** 35 minutes
👥 **Servings:** 4
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