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Garlic Butter Chicken Rice Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken rice bowl featuring tender garlic butter chicken coated in savory herbs.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 6 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into chunks)
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes or cracked black pepper (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

Instructions 

  • Trim and cut chicken into 1½-inch pieces, then season with salt and toss with cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  • Add butter to the skillet, melt, then cook minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Return chicken to skillet, toss to coat in garlic butter, then serve immediately with herbs and optional red pepper flakes.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butter, Chicken, Garlic