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Peri Peri Chicken Bowls

A flavorful and spicy dish featuring marinated chicken served in a bowl with various toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African, Portuguese
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs boneless
  • 2 tablespoons peri peri sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Bowl Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine peri peri sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Assemble Bowls
  1. In a bowl, layer cooked rice, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado. Top with grilled chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference.

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