Description
Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken is a delectable dish that marries tender chicken with a rich, spicy sauce, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. The creamy coconut milk beautifully balances the heat from peri-peri sauce, making it perfect for both family dinners and special occasions. Easily adaptable for grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this recipe promises to impress and satisfy. Serve it alongside rice or crusty bread to savor every last drop of that vibrant sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup peri-peri sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- In a bowl, whisk together peri-peri sauce, coconut milk, soy sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the sauce over them, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (juices run clear). Serve with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg