Spicy Cream Dream: Peri-Peri Chicken with Garlic Rice
Indulge in the bold flavors of Spicy Cream Dream: Peri-Peri Chicken with Garlic Rice, a dish that combines creamy comfort with a fiery kick. This delightful meal features tender chicken breasts marinated in zesty peri-peri sauce, served atop aromatic garlic-infused rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to please spice lovers. With just 40 minutes from prep to plate, you can enjoy a satisfying and flavorful dinner that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Global
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 chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken stock, scraping up browned bits; stir in heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, simmering for 8-10 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg