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Nando's Chicken Rice Bowl Meal Prep
This Nando's-inspired chicken rice bowl is a high-protein, easy-to-make meal prep recipe perfect for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner. Featuring diced chicken breast seasoned with peri-peri spices, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables, this bowl delivers a satisfying meal in just 20 minutes. Each serving is approximately 416 calories with 40g protein, 9g fat, and 41g carbohydrates, and can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
#High Protein
#Meal Prep
#Chicken
#Rice Bowl
#Peri-Peri
#Quick
#Easy
#Lunch
#Dinner
Finished Nando's Chicken Rice Bowl
Recipe Information
5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Peri-Peri
English
Nutrition (per serving)
416
Calories
40g
Protein
41g
Carbs
9g
Fat
Assembled Meal Prep Containers
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Peri-Peri Chicken Cooking
Instructions
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- Cook rice according to package instructions. Typically, combine 1 cup of dry rice with 2 cups of water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Fluff with a fork.18m
Preview18mPreviewCook rice according to package instructions. Typically, combine 1 cup of dry rice with 2 cups of water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Fluff with a fork. - While the rice cooks, dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a bowl. Season thoroughly with 2 teaspoons of peri-peri seasoning, ensuring all pieces are coated.2m
Preview2mPreviewWhile the rice cooks, dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a bowl. Season thoroughly with 2 teaspoons of peri-peri seasoning, ensuring all pieces are coated. - Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.8mPreview8mPreviewHeat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same pan (or a separate one if preferred), quickly sautรฉ the sliced bell pepper and red onion for 3-5 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Add the corn during the last minute to heat through.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn the same pan (or a separate one if preferred), quickly sautรฉ the sliced bell pepper and red onion for 3-5 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Add the corn during the last minute to heat through. - Assemble the meal prep bowls: Divide the cooked rice, peri-peri chicken, and sautรฉed vegetables evenly into two containers. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and a drizzle of Nando's Peri-Peri sauce, if desired.2mPreview2mPreviewAssemble the meal prep bowls: Divide the cooked rice, peri-peri chicken, and sautรฉed vegetables evenly into two containers. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and a drizzle of Nando's Peri-Peri sauce, if desired.
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