Description
Indulge in a burst of flavors with this creamy peri peri chicken served over fluffy rice.
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 (light)
- 1 cup white rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping garlic and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy (about 15-20 minutes).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in peri peri sauce and coconut milk. Simmer for about 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve the creamy mixture over the cooked rice, garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Adjust the level of peri peri sauce to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg