Piri-Piri Chicken Recipe

Name: Piri-Piri Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 1 cup precooked parboiled brown rice (often sold as Boil-in-Bag rice servings); 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable) or water; 1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs; Sea salt; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 10 to 15 Brussels sprouts (6 to 8 ounces), trimmed with an X in the stem end; 1 1/2 cups halved baby carrots; 1 cup sliced oyster mushrooms; 1 pomegranate, seeded

Servings: persons

Olive oil spray
1 cup precooked parboiled brown rice (often sold as Boil-in-Bag rice servings)
1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable) or water
1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs
Sea salt
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
10 to 15 Brussels sprouts (6 to 8 ounces), trimmed with an X in the stem end
1 1/2 cups halved baby carrots
1 cup sliced oyster mushrooms
1 pomegranate, seeded

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3
Pour the rice into the pot and add the liquid.
4
Stir to coat the grains and smooth the rice into an even layer.
5
Put the chicken pieces on top of the rice.
6
Lightly season with salt.
7
In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, honey, molasses, lemon juice, garlic, and cayenne.
8
Drizzle half the mixture over the chicken.
9
Add a layer of Brussels sprouts and carrots.
10
Pour the rest of the ketchup mixture over all.
11
Top with the mushrooms and pomegranate seeds.
12
Cover and bake for about 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
13
Serve immediately.
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Calories: 553
15
Protein: 35g
16
Carbohydrates: 95g
17
Fat: 5g
18
Cholesterol: 75mg
19
Sodium: 660mg
20
Fiber: 5g

370

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil spray, 1 cup precooked parboiled brown rice (often sold as Boil-in-Bag rice servings), 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable) or water, 1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs, and more.

Yes, Piri-Piri Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Piri-Piri Chicken

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