If you're craving a homemade version of a 'cheeky Nandos,' TV chef Shelina Permalloo has the perfect solution with her simple one-pan peri peri chicken traybake. This fuss-free dish delivers big flavours and requires very little washing-up, making it ideal for a comforting midweek meal.
Shelina Permalloo's Flavourful Creation
Shelina Permalloo, the 2012 MasterChef winner known for her Mauritian-inspired cuisine, describes this recipe as a winner. "Nando’s-style rice is always a hit, and this version is made all in one tray. Spicy red rice topped with flavour-packed wings, baked until perfect in the oven," she explains. "It’s a fuss-free dish with very little washing-up, as we love to dig straight in from the same dish, with everyone choosing their own section to eat from! Perfect for a midweek meal that’s comforting and full of flavour, but more importantly, easy."
Ingredients for the Peri Peri Chicken Traybake
This recipe serves four to six people and includes:
- 6 chicken wings, skin on
- 2 tbsp peri peri seasoning
- 300g basmati rice
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic granules
- 3 tbsp Turkish tomato paste
- 500ml vegetable stock
- ½ red pepper, sliced
- ½ yellow pepper, sliced
- Handful of chopped coriander
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Step-by-Step Method
Follow these simple steps to create this delicious dish:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Separate the wings into drumettes and flats to make 12 pieces in total.
- In a large bowl, coat the chicken pieces with the peri peri seasoning and set aside.
- In a large ovenproof saucepan, combine the rice, spices, tomato paste, and vegetable stock, mixing until the rice turns a vibrant red.
- Arrange the chicken wings on top of the rice in a circle, then cover the pan with a lid and cook over high heat for five minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and sprinkle over the pepper slices, then transfer to the oven and cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes to crisp the wings.
- Scatter with fresh coriander and serve with lemon wedges, enjoying straight from the dish.
More Easy Meal Ideas
For those seeking additional quick and flavourful recipes, consider exploring cookbooks like Shelina Permalloo's What To Cook When Everyone’s Hungry, which features 100 weeknight recipes. Other options include Poppy O'Toole's Poppy Cooks: The Actually Delicious One Pot Cookbook, Suzanne Mulholland's Batch From Scratch, and Gordon Ramsay's Quick and Delicious, all offering time-saving and delicious meal solutions.
This dish is a fantastic way to enjoy a restaurant-style meal at home with minimal effort, proving that weeknight dinners can be both easy and packed with flavour.
