Description
Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken with Rice is the ultimate weeknight comfort food, delivering a delightful blend of tender chicken and a rich, spicy sauce over fluffy rice. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it perfect for busy evenings when you crave something satisfying yet simple. Impress your family or guests with this comforting meal that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup piri-piri sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in piri-piri sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice, coating the chicken well.
- Slowly pour in coconut milk while stirring; reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve creamy peri-peri chicken over fluffy rice and drizzle any leftover sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg