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Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken With Rice

Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken With Rice: A Flavorful Family Delight

Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken with Rice blends tender chicken in a spicy, creamy sauce, creating a family-friendly dinner that's quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: African
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken tender, juicy pieces
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Peri-Peri Sauce or milder hot sauce
  • 1 cup Cream heavy or dairy-free
  • 1 tbsp Paprika for color and warmth
  • 2 tbsp Flour or gluten-free flour
For the Base
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice cooked

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, sauté minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in peri-peri sauce and cream, increase heat, and simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  5. Serve the creamy peri-peri chicken over fluffy jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for depth of flavor and use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.

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