Name: Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 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 cup chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce; 1 tsp lemon juice; 2 cups cooked white rice; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

Craving a dish that brings together creamy richness and a spicy kick? Look no further than Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice. This delightful meal features succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a velvety sauce infused with aromatic garlic and zesty peri-peri flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you’ll serve up a plateful of comfort that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
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 cup chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp peri-peri sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
2 cups cooked white rice
Fresh parsley, chopped (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 the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.
Add chicken stock, then stir in heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice; simmer until thickened.
Return the chicken to the skillet; simmer until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
Serve over cooked garlic rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Searing
Cuisine: African

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
Calories: 600
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: Customize spice levels by adjusting the amount of peri-peri sauce. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream. Pair with side dishes like steamed vegetables or crusty bread for an elevated dining experience.