04/08/2026
Peri Peri Chicken Macaroni
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Vegetables
* ⅓ cup oil
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 3 garlic cloves, chopped
* 500 g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
* ½ tsp salt
* ½ tsp black pepper
* Sweet corn
* Green capsicum, diced
* Red capsicum, diced
* Cabbage, shredded
For the White Sauce
* 2 tbsp butter
* 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)
* 3 cups milk
Peri Peri Seasoning
* 1 tsp red chili powder
* 1 tsp crushed red chilies
* Salt, to taste
* 1 tsp black pepper
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 tsp mixed herbs
* 1 tsp garlic powder
Other Ingredients
* 3 cups boiled macaroni
* Shredded cheese
* Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
* Sliced olives
Method
1. Heat ⅓ cup oil in a pan. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add the boneless chicken and fry for 5 minutes.
3. Season with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
4. Add the sweet corn, green capsicum, red capsicum, and cabbage. Cook for 3 minutes, then set aside.
5. In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add the 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida) and cook for about a minute.
6. Gradually pour in 3 cups milk, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
7. Mix together the red chili powder, crushed red chilies, salt, black pepper, paprika, mixed herbs, and garlic powder. Blend into a fine seasoning if desired.
8. Add the peri peri seasoning to the white sauce and mix well.
9. Stir in the boiled macaroni, followed by the cooked chicken and vegetables. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
10. Sprinkle a little extra peri peri seasoning on top. Add the shredded cheese, chopped coriander leaves, and sliced olives.
11. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until the cheese has melted.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!