Description
Savory Creamy Peri Peri Chicken with Rice is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken marinated in a spicy peri peri sauce with creamy coconut cream, served over fluffy rice. This delightful meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a quick dinner party showstopper. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup peri peri sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken breasts, peri peri sauce, and minced garlic. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2. Cook the rice: Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 1½ cups water and salt in a pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
- 3. Sauté the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4. Add coconut cream: Pour in coconut cream and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
- 5. Garnish and serve: Slice the chicken if desired, serve over rice, and top with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg