Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice is a savory and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with fluffy rice. This comforting meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner and is sure to please the palate.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken thighs - 300g
• Butter - 50g
• Garlic cloves - 4, minced
• Chicken broth - 250ml
• Long-grain white rice - 150g
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil and 25g of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add the rice and toast it for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
8. While the rice is cooking, melt the remaining 25g of butter in the skillet, then return the chicken to the pan to coat it in the garlic butter sauce.
9. Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and serve it on plates topped with the garlic butter chicken.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 610
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 56 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties and may boost the immune system.

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