Description
Elevate your weeknight with this Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken recipe, perfect for Healthy Midweek Meals and warming gatherings.
Ingredients
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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
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken stock and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the peri-peri sauce and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it. Cook for another 2–3 minutes to coat the chicken.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of cooked white rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Your skillet should be hot before adding the chicken for a better sear.
- Adjust the spice by varying the peri-peri sauce.
- For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken, Elevated Chicken Recipes, Healthy Dinner Nights