AfricanMain course

Peri Peri Chicken and Savoury Rice Recipe

Name: Peri Peri Chicken and Savoury Rice
Cook time: 190 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 bell pepper; 5 bird's eye chilli pepper; 1 teaspoon pepper; 8 chicken pieces; 0.5 teaspoon chilli powder; 5 cloves garlic; 0.5 inch ginger; 1 seasoning cube; 1 lemon; 0.5 bulb of onion; 1 tablespoon oregano; 2 tablespoon paprika; 0.25 teaspoon food colouring; 2 teaspoon salt; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 4 tablespoon vinegar

This recipe pairs spicy peri peri chicken with a simple savoury rice, making for a substantial meal. The chicken marinates for a few hours in a fiery blend of peppers, garlic, ginger, and lemon, then gets grilled or baked until cooked through. Alongside, the rice is parboiled, then finished with sautéed vegetables and an egg for a complete side. This dish comes together in about 45 minutes of active cooking, plus marinating time.

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September 6, 2026

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About this recipe

Peri Peri Chicken and Savoury Rice is a African main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 6. It calls for 17 ingredients across 5 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 395 kcal with roughly 30 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, whole 30 and ketogenic.