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South African-Style Peri-Peri Chicken
South Africa · Chicken · No. 148

South African-Style Peri-Peri Chicken

A single portion of South African cooking, ready in 23 minutes with 8 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste. It brings some heat.

Prep
8 min
Cook
15 min
Total
23 min
Serves
1
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Method

  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.

  2. 2

    Toss the chicken with the paprika, chilli flakes, garlic and a squeeze of lemon.

  3. 3

    Fry in a splash of oil over medium-high heat for 8–9 minutes until browned and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Season to taste, then serve over the rice with the remaining lemon.

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