Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Rice Bowl Bursting with Flavor
A quick and flavorful rice bowl featuring tender chicken cooked in garlic butter, served over fluffy rice with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts or thighs Choose boneless for quick cooking and tender bites.
- 4 cloves garlic Freshly minced to maximize flavor.
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter The rich base for the sauce.
- 2 tbsp olive oil Helps brown the chicken.
- 1 tsp salt For seasoning.
- 1 tsp black pepper For seasoning.
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley Adds color and zest.
- 1 cup long-grain white rice Fluffy and light.
- 2 cups chicken broth Cooking liquid.
- 1 pinch salt To season the rice.
Instructions
- Cook rice in chicken broth with a pinch of salt until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken, then add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Slice the cooked chicken, return to skillet, and toss with garlic butter. Serve over rice, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.