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Peri Peri Chicken Bowls

A flavorful and spicy chicken bowl featuring peri peri sauce, served with fresh vegetables and grains.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African, Portuguese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs boneless
  • 1/4 cup peri peri sauce store-bought or homemade
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup red onion sliced
Grains
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in peri peri sauce for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Grill the marinated chicken thighs over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, sauté the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion until tender.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In bowls, layer the cooked rice, grilled chicken, and sautéed vegetables. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the spice level of the peri peri sauce according to your preference.

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