Nando’s Portuguese Chicken & Rice
Nando’s Portuguese Chicken & Rice is a vibrant dish featuring juicy, marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served over flavorful rice, bringing a taste of Portugal to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Add the chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rinse the long grain rice under cold water until it runs clear.
- In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the rinsed rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit covered for five minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt or additional lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg