Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick and comforting skillet meal featuring tender chicken tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and served over warm rice—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6–8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or cracked black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
- 4 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Trim the chicken, pat it dry, and cut it into bite‑sized pieces.
- Toss the chicken with salt and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes, working in batches if needed. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss it in the garlic butter sauce until fully coated.
- Serve over warm rice and finish with herbs or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Substitute chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or sprinkle of parmesan for extra richness.
- Include vegetables like broccoli, spinach, or snap peas directly in the skillet.
- Replace white rice with brown rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa for variation.
- Stir in soy sauce or paprika for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
