Spicy Cream Dream: Peri-Peri Chicken with Garlic Rice
Indulge in the bold and creamy flavors of Spicy Cream Dream: Peri-Peri Chicken with Garlic Rice. This dish combines succulent chicken breasts coated in a zesty peri-peri sauce, served atop aromatic garlic-infused rice for a comforting meal that delivers just the right amount of heat. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress family and friends alike. With customizable spice levels, you can cater to every palate while enjoying a delightful culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
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
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream (or plant-based alternative)
- 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Season the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg