Garlic Butter Chicken is a rich, flavorful, and juicy dish where tender chicken is cooked in a buttery, garlicky sauce 🍗🧄✨. Perfect with rice, bread, or noodles!
🥘 Ingredients
- 500g boneless chicken (thighs or breast), cut into pieces
- 3–4 tbsp butter
- 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
🍳 Method
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (don’t burn).
- Add chicken pieces and cook 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Optional: Add a splash of cream or chicken stock for a saucier version.
- Squeeze lemon juice on top and sprinkle with fresh parsley/coriander.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or garlic bread
- Pair with sautéed vegetables or a fresh salad
- Great for meal prep as it reheats well
💡 Pro Tips:
- Don’t overcook chicken—it stays juicy if removed just when done.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in garlic, butter, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adding a tiny bit of honey balances the garlic and butter richness beautifully.
I can also give you a restaurant-style creamy garlic butter chicken recipe with a luxurious sauce that clings to the chicken perfectly 🍽️. Do you want me to do that?
