Description
Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken is a tantalizing dish that brings together tender chicken breasts marinated in a spicy peri-peri sauce and enveloped in a creamy coconut sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, providing a deliciously satisfying meal that doesn’t compromise on health. Serve it over rice or alongside steamed vegetables to create a vibrant and wholesome dinner your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp peri-peri sauce
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix peri-peri sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to an oven-safe dish. In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and stir in coconut cream and remaining peri-peri sauce until combined.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg