Spicy Cream Dream: Peri-Peri Chicken with Garlic Rice
Indulge in the delightful fusion of bold flavors with Spicy Cream Dream: Peri-Peri Chicken with Garlic Rice. This dish is a perfect harmony of succulent chicken bathed in a creamy peri-peri sauce, served over aromatic garlic-infused rice. With its zesty kick and rich texture, it’s the ultimate comfort food for any occasion—be it a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering with friends. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up this easy-to-make recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings for something both exciting and comforting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 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 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken 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 on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until soft.
- Add chicken stock, then stir in heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well in the sauce and simmering until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Serve over garlic rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg