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Get some spice in your life with my One Pan Peri Peri Chicken & Rice
This is the ultimate midweek dinner bold, smoky, slightly spicy and ready in under 30 minutes. Everything cooks together in one pan, meaning minimal washing up and maximum flavour.
It’s colourful, satisfying, protein-forward and exactly the kind of easy, flavour-packed dinner that works perfectly on a busy Wednesday night.
Why you'll love this recipe
Zero prep dump everything in one pan
Ready in under 30 minutes
High-protein and satisfying
Great for batch cooking + meal prep
This is one of those dinners that feels exciting without being complicated. The peri peri seasoning brings smoky heat, the chicken stays juicy, and the rice absorbs all that flavour as it cooks.
It’s filling, balanced and colourful — the kind of dish that looks impressive but genuinely couldn’t be easier to throw together after a long day.
One Pan Peri Peri Chicken & Rice
10 minutes
20 minutes
4
One Pan
Delicious Peri Peri Chicken & Rice Recipe
Ingredients
4 large chicken thighs (or 600g chicken breast)
1 large onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 red chilli, sliced
1 tbsp garlic, minced
150g dry long grain rice
250ml chicken stock
2 tbsp peri peri sauce
1 tbsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
2–3 tbsp peri peri seasoning
Salt & pepper
Optional Garnish
Fresh parsley
Lemon wedges
Extra peri peri drizzle
Instructions
Season the chicken
Add chicken to a bowl with peri peri seasoning and cayenne pepper. Season well and mix to coat.Cook the chicken
Heat a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 7–10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.Cook the base
In the same pan, add onion, garlic and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.Add rice & stock
Stir in the rice and peri peri sauce. Pour in the stock and mix well.Simmer
Return chicken to the pan, cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes until the rice is cooked and liquid absorbed.Finish & serve
Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon and an extra drizzle of peri peri sauce.
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THE FULL MACROS READY FOR YOU
CALORIES | 540
UNDER 600 CALORIES PER SERVING (540 CALORIES)
PROTEIN | 40G
OVER 40G PROTEIN PER SERVING (40 GRAMS)
CARBS | 55G
UNDER 55G CARBS PER SERVING (55 GRAMS CARBOHYDRATES)
FAT | 16G
UNDER 20G FAT PER SERVING (16 GRAMS FAT)
FIBRE | 4G
OVER 4G FIBRE PER SERVING (4 GRAMS FIBRE)
Balanced, protein-forward and satisfying without being heavy.
Why choose this Peri Peri Chicken & Rice Recipe?
HIGH PROTEIN RECIPE
EASY TO COOK IN ONE PAN
THE PERFECT COMFORT FOOD AFTER A LONG DAY
UNDER 600 CALORIES
Swaps & Upgrades
Use chicken breast for a leaner option
Add sweetcorn or peas
Stir through spinach at the end
Make it milder by reducing cayenne
Add halloumi for extra indulgence
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe very spicy?
Medium heat — adjust cayenne and peri peri sauce to taste.
Can I meal prep this?
Yes — it keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Can I freeze peri peri chicken & rice?
Yes — freeze in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
Can I use brown rice?
Yes, but increase liquid and cooking time.
Is this dairy-free?
Yes — naturally dairy-free as written.
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