Peri Peri Chicken & Spicy Rice Meal Prep – High Protein, Full of Flavor
Spice up your week with this bold Peri Peri Chicken and Spicy Rice meal prep. It is packed with protein, loaded with flavour, and perfect for easy lunches or dinners. Includes storage tips and reheating instructions to keep your meals fresh and fiery all week.
Peri Peri Chicken Spicy Rice
Ingredients
Peri Peri Chicken -
- Spray Oil
- 3 - Chicken Breast, Boneless & Skinless, Halved
- 2 tsp (8g) - Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp (4g) - Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp (2g) - Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp (2g) - Dried Chilli Flakes
- ¼ Cup (60ml) - Nando’s Peri Peri Sauce
- Salt & Pepper
Spicy Rice -
- 2 Tbsp (28g) - Unsalted Butter
- 1 - Brown (Yellow) Onion, Diced
- 1 - Small Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum), Diced
- 4 - Garlic Cloves, Grated
- 1 Tbsp (20g) - Tomato Paste
- 300g (10.5oz) - Basmati Rice, Washed
- 600ml (600g) - Chicken Stock
- 1 tsp (4g) - Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp (2g) - Ground Turmeric
- ½ tsp (2g) - Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp (2g) - Dried Oregano
- ¾ Cup (160g) - Frozen Peas
- 5g (0.2oz) - Coriander (Cilantro), Chopped
- Salt & Pepper
Method
- Add the chicken to a bowl, along with all of the peri-peri chicken ingredients except the oil. Mix well to combine.
- Place a pan over medium-high heat, add spray oil and chicken, and cook for 2 1/2 minutes on each side until golden and cooked. You can add a splash more of Nando’s peri-peri sauce right at the end. Remove, rest, and slice into strips.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Add the onion and red bell pepper (capsicum) and cook for 3 minutes, mixing regularly. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the rice, chicken stock, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, chilli powder, and dried oregano. Mix well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the lid on for 4 minutes. Remove the lid and add the peas and coriander (cilantro). Fluff with a fork or spatula.
- Portion the spicy rice into 5 meal prep containers. Top with sliced chicken and extra Nando’s sauce (optional). Garnish with coriander. Dig in.
Serving 400gCalories 569kcalCarbohydrates 56gProtein 47gFat 15gSaturated Fat 5gPolyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 135mgSodium 740mgPotassium 827mgFiber 3gSugar 5gVitamin A 2900IUVitamin C 42mgCalcium 30mgIron 1.2mg
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Store the meal prep in Luvele vacuum-sealed containers.
Fridge: Up to 4 days
Freezer: Up to 3 months
Microwave: 2–3 minutes (stir halfway)
Stovetop: Medium heat, 5–7 minutes with a splash of stock or water
From frozen: Thaw overnight in the fridge for best results
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