Description
This Peri Peri Chicken Bowl is bold, colorful, and full of flavor without being overwhelming. Juicy peri peri–spiced chicken is served over a cozy base with fresh veggies and just the right amount of heat. It’s an easy, customizable bowl that works perfectly for busy lunches or satisfying dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
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1 lb (450 g) chicken thighs or chicken breast
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⅓ cup peri peri sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
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Salt, to taste
For the Bowl
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2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
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1 cup chopped cucumber
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1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
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½ cup corn or bell peppers
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Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Marinate the chicken
Place the chicken in a bowl and coat with peri peri sauce, olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Marinate for at least 15–20 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor). -
Cook the chicken
Heat a skillet over medium heat (or use a grill or air fryer). Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, turning once. Let rest, then slice. -
Prepare the bowl components
Cook your rice or base if not already prepared. Chop fresh vegetables and set aside. -
Assemble the bowl
Add rice to the bowl, top with sliced peri peri chicken, veggies, and an extra drizzle of sauce if desired. -
Finish and serve
Squeeze fresh lemon over the top and serve warm.
Notes
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Chicken thighs stay juicier, but chicken breast works well if cooked carefully.
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Keep extra peri peri sauce on the side to control spice level.
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This bowl is naturally dairy-free and can be gluten-free depending on the sauce used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-seared / Grilled / Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Portuguese-inspired / African-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg