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Golden turmeric rice with soft egg ribbons topped with Peri-Peri chicken, green peas, fresh herbs, and creamy Nando’s Perinaise drizzle

Peri-Peri Perinaise Chicken with Golden Egg Turmeric Rice

This Peri-Peri Perinaise Chicken with Golden Egg Turmeric Rice is a bold, flavor-packed family dinner made with juicy chicken marinated in Nando’s Original Perinaise Peri-Peri sauce, served over fragrant golden basmati rice infused with turmeric, sweet green peas, and soft egg ribbons. Finished with fresh green onions, Italian parsley, and a creamy Perinaise drizzle, this easy one-bowl recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or comforting family dinners, it’s a vibrant, high-protein dish that’s both satisfying and simple to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Custom Rice Cooker Time (if using Zojirushi or similar): 35–50 minutes (automatic cooking cycle + resting time) 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Portuguese inspired cuisine
Servings 4 people
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Rice cooker (recommended, e.g., Zojirushi-style) – for perfectly fluffy turmeric rice with consistent results
  • Medium saucepan or pot (stove method) – for cooking rice if not using a rice cooker
  • Large frying pan or skillet – for cooking and caramelizing the Peri-Peri marinated chicken
  • Mixing bowls – for marinating chicken and preparing ingredients
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula – for stirring rice and gently folding in eggs
  • Measuring cups and spoons – for accurate seasoning and liquid ratios
  • Sharp knife and cutting board – for chopping chicken, herbs, and optional chili
  • Whisk or fork – for beating eggs before adding to the rice
  • Ladle or serving spoon – for assembling and serving the rice bowls

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts or 4 thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3-4 tbsp Nando’s Perinaise main marinade base
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red bell peppers cut small

Golden Egg Rice

  • 1 ½ cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp turmeric for golden color
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • Salt to taste

Optional Heat

  • 1 red chili pepper finely chopped (optional, for extra heat)

Finish & Garnish

  • Extra Nando’s Perinaise for drizzling
  • Green onions finely sliced (for freshness and crunch)
  • Fresh Italian parsley chopped (for brightness and balance)

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Chicken (Perinaise Base)
    Mix chicken with: Nando’s Perinaise, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, onion, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil and red bell pepper.
    Let marinate for 20–30 minutes.
  • Cook the Golden Egg Rice
    Rice Cooker Method (Recommended)
    Rinse rice until water runs clear
    Add rice + chicken stock to rice cooker
    Stir in turmeric and salt
    Cook on white rice setting
    Rest 5–10 minutes after cooking
    Fluff rice and stir in peas
    Slowly drizzle in beaten eggs while folding gently so they form soft golden ribbons through the rice
  • Stove Method
    Rinse rice
    Heat butter or oil in a pot
    Stir in turmeric briefly
    Add rice and coat evenly
    Pour in chicken stock + salt
    Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes on low heat
    Rest 5–10 minutes
    Fluff rice, add peas
    Stir in beaten eggs slowly so they cook into silky strands
  • Cook the Marinated Chicken Mixture
    Pan-fry or grill until golden and fully cooked and the bell pepper is softened.
    The Perinaise creates a creamy, lightly caramelized coating
  • Assemble the Bowl
    Spoon golden egg rice into bowls
    Top with Peri-Peri chicken
    Add optional red chili pepper for heat
  • Finish
    Drizzle generously with Nando’s Perinaise - I added a small amount of chili pepper to the Nando's sauce. This is purely optional but I sometime like a bit of extra heat.
    Top with fresh green onions and Italian parsley for freshness, colour, and balance
    • For the best Peri-Peri Perinaise Chicken with Golden Egg Rice, always marinate the chicken in Nando’s Original Perinaise Peri-Peri sauce for at least 30 minutes—this not only locks in moisture but also creates a creamy, tangy glaze that intensifies during cooking for maximum restaurant-style flavor in every bite.

Notes

  • This Peri-Peri chicken rice bowl recipe is best made with Nando’s Original Perinaise Peri-Peri sauce, which works as both a creamy marinade and a finishing drizzle for maximum flavor impact.
  • For the fluffiest golden turmeric rice, rinse basmati rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch and achieve light, separated grains.
  • Turmeric should be added early in the cooking process to fully develop its vibrant golden color and warm, earthy flavor throughout the rice.
  • Using a rice cooker (such as Zojirushi-style models) is highly recommended for consistent results, but stovetop instructions also deliver excellent fluffy rice when properly simmered and rested.
  • The beaten eggs should be added while the rice is hot, allowing them to gently cook into soft ribbons for a rich, egg-fried rice style texture without frying.
  • Chicken should be marinated in Perinaise for at least 20–30 minutes to ensure tender, juicy, and flavor-packed results.
  • For extra heat, add chopped red chili pepper, but it is completely optional to keep the dish family-friendly and mild.
  • Fresh green onions and Italian parsley should be added at the end to enhance freshness, color contrast, and overall presentation.
  • This recipe is ideal for easy weeknight dinners, meal prep, and high-protein family meals thanks to its simple ingredients and bold, restaurant-style flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1400 gramsCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 39gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 718mgPotassium: 881mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 790IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
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