Description
Delicious Chicken Peri Peri Bowls featuring juicy chicken marinated in spicy sauce, served with fresh veggies over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons Peri Peri sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or lemon rice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh or thawed frozen)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayo
- 1 tablespoon Peri Peri sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine the minced garlic, olive oil, Peri Peri sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and toss well to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Heat your grill or pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 4–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Assemble your bowls starting with a base of cooked rice. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and corn.
- Drizzle with creamy Peri Peri sauce, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Rest the chicken before slicing to keep it juicy. Feel free to add extra toppings based on personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Peri Peri, Bowls, Spicy Chicken, Easy Dinner, Meal Prep