Spicy Cream Dream: Peri-Peri Chicken with Garlic Rice
Craving a delightful comfort food that packs a punch? Look no further than Spicy Cream Dream: Peri-Peri Chicken with Garlic Rice. This dish combines succulent chicken breasts coated in a zesty peri-peri sauce, served over creamy, aromatic garlic rice. Perfectly balanced between bold flavors and comforting textures, it’s an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. With its vibrant taste and easy preparation, this recipe is sure to impress both spice enthusiasts and those just looking for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- 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, 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 the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; 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 (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add chicken stock, scraping up browned bits; stir in heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 8-10 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Serve over cooked garlic rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg