Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken – A Hearty Meal for Healthy Dinner Nights
Introduction
Bold, zesty, and decadently creamy—Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken is your answer to a healthy dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor or satisfaction. This dish brings together tender chicken, a tangy, slightly spicy peri-peri sauce, and a velvety cream finish—offering a true crowd-pleaser perfect for family dinners, meal preps, or a show-stopping date night at home.
What sets this creamy peri-peri chicken apart is its balance: rich enough to comfort, yet made with wholesome ingredients that fuel your evening right.
What Makes This Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Special?
The iconic peri-peri sauce, made from African bird’s eye chilies, offers a unique blend of heat and citrusy brightness. Adding cream tames the fire and lends a luscious texture, making the finished dish creamy, yet still vibrant and full of character.
You can adjust the heat to please every palate while infusing each bite with garlic, lemon, and smoked paprika flavors. Pair the chicken with a salad, grains, or roasted veggies—this dinner is wonderfully versatile.
Key Prep Tips for Ultimate Flavor
Slicing vegetables uniformly ensures an even cook and a beautiful presentation. Use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for quick, consistent prep of onions and peppers.
For a silky peri-peri sauce, a Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender will help emulsify your ingredients, producing a sauce that’s both smooth and deeply flavorful.
Cooking your chicken in a quality nonstick pan, such as the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch, allows for easy cleanup and minimizes the need for added fats, keeping this dish on the lighter side.
How to Serve and Store Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken
This recipe is delicious served immediately but also makes excellent leftovers. Store portions in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers to keep the chicken juicy and flavorful for up to three days in the refrigerator!
For an energizing lunch the next day, pack a serving with leafy greens or quinoa in your Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
Each serving (of 4 total) is approximately 350 calories (based on lean chicken breast and light cream). This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free with suitable swaps. It’s hearty enough to keep you full without weighing you down.
Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken (Recap)
Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken is the ultimate fusion of bold flavors and creamy comfort, bound to become a go-to for your healthiest—and tastiest—evening meals. Its customizable spiciness and vibrant aroma guarantee a dinner table hit.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin for even cooking. Season on both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- In the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil (or spray with the YARRAMATE 16oz/470ml Oil Sprayer for Cooking). Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through—about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, then onions and bell peppers; sauté for 4-5 minutes until lightly caramelized. Set aside with the chicken.
- In the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, blend peri-peri sauce, garlic, lemon juice, cream, and smoked paprika until smooth. Season to taste.
- Reduce skillet heat to low and return chicken and veggies to the pan. Pour peri-peri cream sauce over top; gently simmer for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving. Portion leftovers into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for the week.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
This Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken promises hearty comfort, bold global flavor, and weeknight simplicity—sure to satisfy healthy appetites every time!