Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Fluffy Rice and Glazed Carrots is a comforting dish that elevates any meal, whether it’s a busy weeknight or a festive gathering. The succulent chicken, enveloped in a rich garlic sauce, pairs beautifully with fluffy rice and sweet glazed carrots. This recipe is designed for simplicity and flavor, ensuring that even novice cooks can create a delightful dining experience. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward steps, you can bring comfort to your table in no time.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast pieces
- Fresh or minced garlic
- Mixed herbs (basil, parsley, thyme)
- Olive oil
- Coconut milk or cream
- Chicken stock
- Steamed white rice
- Sliced carrots
- Green peas
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red chili flakes
- Butter
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add chicken breast pieces, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes). Stir in garlic and mixed herbs.
- Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk; let simmer until the sauce thickens (about 10 minutes). Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Steam sliced carrots and green peas until tender (5-7 minutes) and toss with butter, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the creamy garlic chicken over fluffy rice with glazed carrots on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg