Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice
Indulge in the creamy, spicy goodness of Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice. This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a rich garlic-infused sauce, served atop fluffy garlic rice. The peri-peri sauce adds an exciting kick, making each bite a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Serve it with your favorite vegetables or sides for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: African
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Add chicken stock and scrape any browned bits; then stir in heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Simmer until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Serve over garlic rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg