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One-Pot Peri Peri Chickenand Rice

Recipe by Imran Ali on InstagramAdded 6 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A vibrant one-pot meal that combines juicy peri‑peri chicken with fragrant basmati rice, colorful bell peppers, and a punch of African-inspired spices. The dish is quick to assemble, delivers bold flavor, and requires minimal cleanup.

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Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. Add the chicken thigh pieces, season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, smoked paprika, peri peri seasoning, and lemon juice, and brown until lightly cooked.

  3. Stir in the diced white onion, chopped garlic, all the diced bell peppers, sliced green chilli, and heaped tomato puree; cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

  4. Add the additional spices: turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, extra peri peri seasoning, and oregano; mix well.

  5. If using, pour in the peri peri sauce and sprinkle the fresh coriander.

  6. Add the rice, vegetable stock, and the remaining lemon juice; bring to a gentle boil.

  7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

  8. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

Tips while you cook

Brown chicken first
Sear the chicken pieces with the seasonings before adding any vegetables.
Soften vegetables briefly
Cook the onion, garlic, bell peppers, chilli and tomato puree for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Let rice rest
After simmering, keep the pot covered for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice.
Rinse basmati rice
Wash and drain the long‑grain basmati rice before adding it to the pot.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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