Description
Peri Peri Chicken brings spicy warmth straight to your dinner table with tender chicken nestled over fluffy rice. Creamy sauce and zesty peppers create a satisfying meal that makes weeknight cooking feel like a delicious adventure.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons peri-peri sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Massage each chicken breast with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy edges form.
- Transfer chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add finely chopped onion with 3 minced garlic cloves.
- Saute onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and release their aromatic oils.
- Pour 1 cup chicken stock, 1 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons peri-peri sauce, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into the skillet. Whisk ingredients together.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Simmer sauce for 8-10 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Plate ½ cup cooked white rice on each dish. Nestle chicken on top of rice and drizzle remaining creamy sauce.
- Scatter fresh chopped parsley over the dish for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Switch up the heat level by adjusting the amount of peri-peri sauce to match personal spice preferences.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for reduced calories.
- Chicken can be swapped with shrimp or tofu for alternative protein options that work perfectly with the creamy sauce.
- Toast some extra spices like cumin or coriander and sprinkle on top for deeper flavor complexity when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg