Description
Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken with Rice is a harmonious blend of succulent chicken, a creamy peri-peri sauce, and fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon peri-peri sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cup cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Massage the spices into the chicken to coat it evenly.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Set the chicken aside.
3. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken stock, heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened slightly.
5. Return seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F.
6. Serve the chicken with creamy peri-peri sauce over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or low-fat sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams