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Peri Peri Chicken Rice Bowl | Nando-Style

Fire up your lunch with bold Nando-style peri peri chicken over fluffy jasmine rice, topped with charred peppers and cooling yogurt slaw. This Fat Switch version delivers the same addictive heat and flavor for 40% fewer calories—no compromise on taste.

25m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

Servings

372

Calories

32g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 4 skinless chicken breasts (150g each), pounded to 1cm thickness
✓ 2 cups jasmine rice
✓ 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
✓ 2 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise
✓ 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
✓ 2 cups shredded green cabbage
✓ 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
✓ 1 lime, cut into wedges
✓ 2 tsp cooking spray (or 1 tsp oil)
✓ Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
✓ 3 tbsp bird's eye chilies, finely minced (or 2 tsp chili flakes)
✓ 3 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 2 tbsp tomato paste
✓ 1 tbsp paprika
✓ 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
✓ 1 tbsp honey
✓ 2 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt (for marinade)
✓ 1.5 tbsp white wine vinegar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Build the Peri Peri Marinade: In a bowl, combine minced bird's eye chilies, garlic, tomato paste, paprika, soy sauce, honey, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, and vinegar. Whisk until smooth. The yogurt replaces oil while delivering umami depth.

2. Marinate the Chicken: Place pounded chicken breasts in a shallow container. Pour marinade over, ensuring even coating. Cover and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. (Don't over-marinate; yogurt-based marinades set quickly.)

3. Start the Jasmine Rice: In a pot, bring 4 cups low-sodium broth to a boil. Add jasmine rice, stir once, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork. (Broth adds savory notes while eliminating butter.)

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4. Char the Peppers: While rice cooks, heat a grill pan or cast iron over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Place pepper halves skin-side down for 5–6 minutes until blistered and charred. Flip and cook 2 minutes more. Remove and slice into strips. Set aside.

5. Grill the Chicken: On the same hot grill pan, cook marinated chicken breasts 6–7 minutes per side until golden and 75°C internal temp (use a thermometer). The thin cut ensures even cooking; let it rest 3 minutes before slicing.

6. Prepare the Greek Yogurt Slaw: In a bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup 0% Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and garlic powder. Add shredded cabbage and red onion, toss gently. Season with salt and white pepper. (This replaces creamy mayo slaw, saving 120 calories per serving.)

7. Build Your Bowl: Divide jasmine rice among four bowls. Top each with sliced peri peri chicken, charred pepper strips, and a generous scoop of Greek yogurt slaw. Scatter fresh cilantro over.

8. Finish and Serve: Drizzle any remaining peri peri pan juices over the bowl. Serve with lime wedges on the side for brightness. Eat immediately while rice is steaming.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories372 kcal

Protein32g

Carbohydrates52g

Fat8g

Fiber3.5g

🏷️ Tags

#Nando's peri peri chicken copycat recipe#low-calorie lunch bowl under 400 calories#Greek yogurt marinade chicken grilled

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