This one pot knockoff Nando's spicy rice is tasty and packs a punch - perfect alongside peri peri grilled chickenđŸ”´ Nando's Peri Peri Sauce & Grilled Chicke
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First fry diced onion and red pepper, then add in a few simple spices. Next add in the rice and some chicken stock (from a stock cube is fine!), then leave the rice to do its thing. 3 minutes before the end, add in some frozen peas (no need to defrost them first!) and you are done! What to serve with Nando’s Spicy Rice?
How do I reheat Nando’s Spicy Rice? From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot. From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 3-5 minutes until piping hot.
The Portuguese restaurant’s popular side dish is made using fluffy rice, turmeric and cumin. This rice has onions, peppers and peas in it – it’s perfect paired with chicken! One of the benefits of making this at home (despite it honestly being BETTER than Nandos rice) is you can cook as much as you like!
One of the benefits of making this at home (despite it honestly being BETTER than Nandos rice) is you can cook as much as you like! I tend to cook a large pan full and then eat it throughout the week with different dishes. It works great with chicken, fish, or just about any meat. It’s a crowd pleaser I often cook when I have friends round.