Description
Indulge in the creamy and spicy delight of Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice. This dish combines tender, seared chicken breasts with a rich, garlic-infused peri-peri sauce served atop fluffy garlic rice. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a lively weekend gathering, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. With its balance of flavors and comforting texture, you’ll be coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the 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 on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Pour in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits; stir in heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating in the sauce; simmer for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked (165°F/74°C).
- Serve over prepared garlic rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg