Description
This Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken with Rice recipe is a comforting dish packed with flavor. The creamy sauce with a hint of peri-peri spice pairs perfectly with tender chicken and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons peri-peri sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add liquids: Pour in chicken stock, heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
- Serve: Serve the creamy peri-peri chicken over cooked white rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of peri-peri sauce used.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: comforting dish, peri-peri chicken, creamy sauce, flavorful recipe