Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy peri-peri chicken dish served over a bed of fluffy white rice. The smoky paprika and tangy peri-peri sauce create a comforting and satisfying meal that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 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
Additional:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the seasoned chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, saute chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add Liquid Ingredients: Pour in chicken stock, heavy cream, peri-peri sauce, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Simmer and Combine: Allow the sauce to simmer, then return the chicken to the skillet. Cook until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the creamy peri-peri chicken over cooked white rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the dish by increasing or decreasing the amount of peri-peri sauce used.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified