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Peri Peri Chicken

Peri Peri Chicken

with Pepper, Rice and Peas

Sam Richards
Sam RichardsPublished on January 09, 2024

Looking for a super quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Peri Peri Chicken in just 15 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal. HIGH PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.

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High Protein

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total15 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

150 grams

Basmati Rice

260 grams

Diced British Chicken Thigh

1 sachet(s)

Peri Peri Seasoning

30 grams

Tomato Puree

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

120 grams

Peas

32 grams

BBQ Sauce

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar

150 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2565 kJ
Energy (kcal)613 kcal
Fat14.6 g
of which saturates4.1 g
Carbohydrate87.4 g
of which sugars14.4 g
Dietary Fibre7.2 g
Protein40.7 g
Salt2 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Medium Saucepan
Kettle
Pan

Instructions

Start Prep
1
  • Boil a half-full kettle. 
  • Meanwhile, slice the pepper into strips. 
  • Pour the boiling water into a saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat.
  • Boil the rice, 10-12 mins.
Fry Chicken
2
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on high heat. 
  • Once hot, fry the chicken, pepper and peri peri seasoning, 5-6 mins. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat.
Simmer Time
3
  • Stir the tomato puree, chicken stock paste, sugar and water (see pantry for both) into the chicken. 
  • Bring to the boil, then lower the heat. Simmer, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Cook so there's no pink in the middle.
  • Once the rice is cooked, drain, pop back in the pan and stir in the peas. Cover, 1 min.
Dinner's Ready!
4
  • Once the chicken is cooked, stir through the BBQ sauce.
  • Share the rice, chicken and veg between your bowls.
  • Spoon over any remaining sauce.

Enjoy! 

 

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