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Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice

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Craving a dish that’s creamy, spicy, and utterly satisfying? Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Over Garlic Rice is your answer! This delightful recipe combines tender, seared chicken enveloped in a rich garlic sauce and served over fluffy garlic rice. Perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, the unique blend of peri-peri sauce offers a delicious kick that will have everyone asking for seconds. With easy preparation and bold flavors, this dish is not only family-friendly but also meal-prep friendly, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  4. Add chicken stock and scrape any browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet to coat it in the sauce; simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes until fully cooked (165°F/74°C).
  6. Serve over cooked garlic rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg
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