Chicken and Tomato Bulgur Wheat

Tomato bulgur wheat and chicken in a black pan with red chilies and fresh herbs.

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Chicken and Tomato Bulgur Wheat

This one-pan peri peri Chicken and Tomato Bulgur Wheat is an easy weeknight chicken dinner. The chicken thighs are perfectly seasoned, while the bulgur is simmered in a rich tomato sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1 2

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: African, Portuguese

Servings: people

Calories: 468kcal

Author: Jen Sim

Equipment

Pan
mixing bowl
Air fryer

Ingredients

1 kg chicken thighs
2-3 tablespoon of peri peri seasoning to taste
salt to taste - see notes
paprika to taste
½ tablespoon garlic powder
1-2 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon oregano (and any other seasoning, optional)
A splash of oil

Tomato Bulgur Wheat

1-2 crushed garlic
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon curry powder
2.5 tablespoon tomato purée
1 400g can plum tomatoes blended
salt to taste
pepper to taste
½ onion diced
200 g bulgur wheat
1 teaspoon oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with vegetable oil, peri peri seasoning, salt, paprika, garlic powder, lemon juice, honey, and oregano. Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 200°C/400°F. Place marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer and cook for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
While the chicken cooks, heat some oil in a pan. Add crushed garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add tomato puree, curry powder, and cumin to the pan. Stir and cook on medium heat for 1 minute. Pour in blended tomatoes and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in bulgur wheat and add water. Simmer for 10 minutes, adding more water if needed. Add sliced onions and mix well. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until the bulgur wheat is soft. Add a knob of butter for a fluffy texture.
Place the cooked chicken thighs on top of the tomato bulgur wheat. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and chopped chilies.
Enjoy this tasty Chicken and Tomato Bulgur Wheat with Tomato Relish.

Notes

Peri Peri: Check if the seasoning contains sodium. If it does, be cautious with the amount of salt you add to the chicken thighs. Alternatively, you can use peri peri sauce or marinade.
Chicken: Feel free to use chicken breasts or drumsticks for this recipe based on your preference.
Bulgur Wheat: Follow the instructions on the package to ensure the bulgur wheat is cooked properly. Avoid adding too much water, as it can make the bulgur wheat too soft.

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