Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken with Rice for a satisfying meal that combines tender chicken in a creamy, spicy sauce served over a bed of fluffy rice. This Portuguese-inspired dish is a perfect balance of heat and creaminess, sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into chunks)
- 2 tablespoons peri-peri sauce (mild or hot)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
For Serving:
- Cooked white rice or jasmine rice
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half of the peri-peri sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, paprika, and cumin. Add peri-peri sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, simmer until sauce thickens. Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley. Serve over rice.
Notes
- You can use Greek yogurt or coconut cream instead of heavy cream for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- Adjust the level of peri-peri sauce to suit your heat preference.
- Great with a side of steamed green beans or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Portuguese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
