A flavorful and creamy peri-peri chicken dish served over savory rice, perfect for family dinners.

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Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken with Rice Delight

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A flavorful and creamy peri-peri chicken dish served over savory rice, perfect for family dinners.

• Author: Chef Lora

Ingredients

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• 500g(1lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tablespoonsolive oil
• 2 tablespoonslemon juice
• 3garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 teaspoonssmoked paprika
• 1 teaspoonoregano
• 2 teaspoonssalt
• 1 teaspoonblack pepper
• 1onion, finely chopped
• 1red bell pepper, chopped
• 1yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 4garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoonturmeric
• 2 cupsjasmine rice
• 4 cupschicken broth or water
• 2 cupsfrozen corn
• ½ cupperi-peri sauce
• ¾ cupheavy cream
• Lemon juice to taste
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. To start, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken thighs and marinate.
2. Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onions and bell peppers, then add crushed garlic and turmeric. Stir in rice and liquid, cooking until absorbed.
3. Add frozen corn, cover, and steam for 10 minutes.
4. Grill marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
5. In a saucepan, simmer peri-peri sauce, heavy cream, and lemon juice for 5 minutes to thicken.
6. Serve rice topped with grilled chicken and creamy sauce, garnished with herbs.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to three days. Marinate chicken a day ahead for better flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600 kcal
• Protein: 32 g