Butter garlic chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken with a rich buttery garlic sauce. Here's a simple recipe to make this mouthwatering dish at home:
Ingredients:
500g boneless, skinless chicken
breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
(divided)
4-5 cloves of garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions:
Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the chicken pieces and toss them to coat evenly.
Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet
or frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the
seasoned chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides and cooked
through. This should take about 6-8 minutes.
When the chicken is
cooked, remove it from the pan and keep it aside.
Make the butter garlic sauce: In the
same pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and
cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic becomes fragrant and lightly
golden. Be careful not to burn it.
Add the spices and liquids: Stir in
the dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour in the
chicken broth or water, and let it simmer for a minute or two, scraping any
browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the heavy cream: Lower the heat to
medium-low, and slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously to
combine it with the garlic and spices.
Thicken the sauce: Let the sauce
simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens slightly.
Add the chicken back: Return the
cooked chicken pieces to the pan and toss them in the creamy garlic sauce until
they are coated.
Add Parmesan cheese: Sprinkle the
grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce, and gently stir it in until
the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
Check seasoning: Taste the sauce and
add salt and black pepper as needed to adjust the seasoning.
Garnish and serve: Remove the pan from
the heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve the butter garlic
chicken over rice, pasta, or with some crusty bread on the side.
Enjoy your homemade butter garlic
chicken! It's perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal with friends and
family.
