Description
Peri-Peri Chicken with Rice brings spicy comfort straight from Portuguese-African kitchens to your dinner table, guaranteed to warm hearts and spark conversation. Tender chicken bathed in zesty sauce nestled alongside fluffy rice creates a meal that feels like a delicious culinary adventure.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Side Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons peri-peri sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the 4 chicken breasts thoroughly with 1 teaspoon each of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Massage the spices into your chicken to ensure complete coverage.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at 375°F (190°C). Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a plate after searing. In the same skillet, add 1 finely chopped medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent.
- Pour 1 cup chicken stock into the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add 1 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons peri-peri sauce, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let sauce simmer for 4 minutes until it slightly thickens. The sauce should look smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, submerging each breast partially in the sauce. Cook for 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Plate 2 cups of cooked white rice and top with the creamy peri-peri chicken. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish for a bright finish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper, more intense peri-peri flavor that penetrates the meat completely.
- Select fresh, high-quality peri-peri sauce to ensure a vibrant, authentic taste profile in your dish.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a similar rich texture.
- When cooking rice, rinse grains thoroughly to remove excess starch and achieve perfectly fluffy, separated kernels that complement the creamy chicken sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-23 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg