Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice, a dish that perfectly balances creamy richness with spicy zest. This recipe features tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and enveloped in a savory garlic-infused peri-peri sauce, all served over fluffy white rice. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or seeking a comforting weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself returning to this scrumptious meal time and time again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: African
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons peri-peri sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Garlic and onion for flavor
Instructions
- Season chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until soft.
- Add chicken stock, heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve over cooked rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg