Description
Enjoy a flavorful and quick Creamy Peri Peri Chicken with Rice, ready in just 30 minutes. This dish features juicy chicken thighs coated in a rich, spicy peri-peri sauce served over aromatic rice.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- For the Rice:
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 cup Bell Peppers (Red & Yellow)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Frozen Corn
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Peri-Peri Sauce
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- Lemon Juice
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken thighs, coat well, cover, and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
- Prepare Rice: Heat oil in a medium pot. Sauté chopped onion and bell peppers until soft. Add garlic and turmeric, cook for 30 seconds. Stir in jasmine rice, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Add Corn: Stir in frozen corn, reduce heat, cover, and steam for another 10 minutes. Let it sit, covered, off the heat.
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine peri-peri sauce, heavy cream, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a grill pan over high heat. Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve: Arrange grilled chicken over the rice. Drizzle generously with creamy peri-peri sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh cilantro for color and flavor.
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor infusion.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Adjust peri-peri sauce amount for spice preference.
- Let rice steam for fluffy grains.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a non-dairy option.
- Use chicken breast instead of thighs for a leaner option.
- Substitute peri-peri sauce with Sriracha or homemade chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and stovetop
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg