Description
Craving a dish that’s both creamy and packed with flavor? Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice delivers just that! This delightful meal features tender chicken simmered in a rich, spicy peri-peri sauce, served atop fluffy garlic-infused rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress anyone at your table. Not only does it combine comforting textures and bold flavors, but it’s also quick to prepare. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll have a satisfying dinner ready in no time.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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 skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Pour in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits from the pan, then stir in heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve over cooked garlic rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg