Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Fluffy Rice and Glazed Carrots is a delightful meal that combines tender chicken in a rich garlic sauce with light, fluffy rice and sweet glazed carrots. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering comfort and flavor in every bite. With its quick preparation time and simple ingredients, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also adaptable to suit your family’s tastes.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast pieces
- Fresh or minced garlic
- Mixed herbs (basil, parsley, thyme)
- Butter or olive oil
- Cream or coconut milk
- Chicken stock
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red chili flakes
- Steamed white rice
- Sliced carrots
- Green peas
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken breast pieces, seasoning them with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in garlic and mixed herbs. Pour in chicken stock and cream (or coconut milk). Let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook fluffy white rice according to package instructions in a separate pot. Steam sliced carrots and green peas until tender; toss with butter and season.
- Plate the creamy garlic chicken alongside the fluffy rice and glazed carrots, drizzling extra sauce over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg