Description
Savory Creamy Peri Peri Chicken with Rice is a delightful dish that brings the bold flavors of peri peri sauce to life. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken and fluffy rice in a creamy sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. With just 30 minutes of cooking time, you’ll impress your family and friends with this comforting yet vibrant meal that’s sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup peri peri sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in peri peri sauce and coconut milk; stir well to combine. Let simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Cook rice separately according to package instructions.
- Serve the creamy peri peri chicken over fluffy rice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg