Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice
Craving a meal that’s both creamy and spicy? Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice is your answer! This dish features tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and enveloped in a rich garlic-infused peri-peri sauce, served over fluffy garlic rice. It’s a delightful blend of flavors that offers comfort and satisfaction, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings. The recipe is easy to follow, ensuring even novice cooks can create this delicious meal. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your palate. Get ready to indulge in a flavorful experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: African
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet until soft.
- Add chicken stock, heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer gently until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve over cooked garlic rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg