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Creamy Peri Peri Chicken with Rice

Creamy Peri Peri Chicken with Rice for Flavorful Comfort

This Creamy Peri Peri Chicken with Rice recipe combines the fiery kick of peri peri sauce with creamy delight, creating a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: African
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 cup Peri Peri Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Non-dairy alternatives work well too
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
For Serving
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Or basmati/long-grain as desired
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or Water For cooking rice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken in peri peri sauce for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  2. Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water, then combine with 2 cups of broth in a saucepan and cook for 15-18 minutes.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and sear the marinated chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove chicken and sauté chopped onion in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add minced garlic and paprika, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in remaining peri peri sauce and 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring until combined and simmering for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Drizzle lemon juice over the dish, season with salt and pepper, and serve over the jasmine rice with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken longer. Adjust spice levels to taste.

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