Nando’s Portuguese chicken and rice – one pot recipe

Ingredients

• chicken thighs500 g
• paprika2 tsp
• garlic powder1 tsp
• dried oregano1 tsp
• coriander0.25 tsp
• cayenne pepper0.25 tsp
• brown sugar1 tbsp
• cooking salt1 tsp
• extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp
• lemon juice0.5 tbsp
• extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp
• garlic cloves2
• onion1
• red capsicum1
• basmati rice1.5 cups
• chilli flakes0.25 tsp
• turmeric powder2 tsp
• chicken stock2.25 cups
• frozen peas1 cup
• cooking salt0.5 tsp

Steps

1. 1Mix the Portuguese Chicken Seasoning ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Set aside.
2. 2Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a large heavy based pot over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until the outside is sealed and gets a bit of colour. Remove with a slotted spoon into a bowl, leaving oil behind.
3. 3Add garlic and onion into the pot, cook for 1 minute. Add capsicum and cook for 1 1/2 minutes.
4. 4Add rice and stir to coat. Add remaining rice ingredients, then scatter the chicken evenly across the surface. Add any juices from the bowl. Stir, bring to a simmer, then put the lid on and lower heat to medium low.
5. 5Cook for 15 minutes, no peeking, no stirring.
6. 6Remove pot from the stove and leave to rest for 10 minutes with the lid still on.
7. 7Remove lid, gently toss the rice. Spoon into bowls, drizzle over Peri-naise, sprinkle with green onions and serve.