Description
Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together the fiery kick of peri-peri sauce and the smooth richness of coconut cream, creating an unforgettable flavor profile. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging on a cozy night in, this recipe is both easy to prepare and visually stunning. With tender chicken drenched in a creamy, spicy sauce, your taste buds will be dancing with joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup peri-peri sauce
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, peri-peri sauce, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; add coconut cream and marinade to the skillet, stirring until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet or transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- Serve with extra sauce drizzled on top alongside rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg