This garlic chicken will be the newest addition to your weekly recipe rotation! It’s easy enough to cook in less than 30 minutes and is always a crowd pleaser.
Easy Garlic Chicken
When I found this recipe for chicken with garlic and parsley on a blog called All That Splatters I thought it looked delicious and might make it onto my kids short list. Well, I was right. My one son took one bite and said, with his mouth full, “Oh that’s good. You can make this again!”
I’ve made this dish MANY times, it can be thrown together in less than 30 minutes, and really, you could use any fresh herb that strikes your fancy. A few that come to mind are rosemary, sage, and thyme.
Parsley works so well because of its mild flavor and doesn’t overpower the dish. This is GREAT for one of those nights when you don’t know what to cook. Serve this juicy, tender chicken with some quick cooking rice and steamed veggies.
Ingredients for Easy Garlic Chicken
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (each about 7 ounces), cut into 1- to 1-1/2 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, quartered (optional, serve on the side)
For the Gravy
- 1 heaping tablespoon of flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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I think one of the reasons this chicken recipe is such a success is the marriage of olive oil and butter and the simplicity of the ingredients needed. What a delicious combination. I have made a few adaptations and they are reflected in the recipe below. Enjoy!
If you’re still looking for kid-friendly dinner ideas you’ll love this BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Skillet (and your kids will too!) Or this Easy BBQ Crockpot Chicken for another easy-to-prep dinner.
Garlic Chicken
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- 21 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves about 3 large breasts, cut into 1- to 1-1/2 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium lemon quartered (optional, serve on the side)
Gravy
- 1 tablespoon heaping tablespoon of flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Dry the chicken cubes with paper towels and toss them with the flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Trust me, don’t be tempted to ad more flour, the amount mentioned is perfect. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until very hot but not smoking, add the cubed chicken, and cook in one layer, for about 4-5 minutes, this will develop a lovely crust. Turn pieces of chicken and continue cooking for 3-5 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the garlic and parsley in a small bowl. Add the butter and the parsley mixture to the skillet and saute for 1 minute longer, shaking the skillet occasionally to coat the chicken. Use a spoon to remove the chicken to a plate, leaving brown bits, extra parsley and garlic in the pan.
For the Gravy
- If there’s a lot of oil in the pan, remove all but about a tablespoon. Most likely you won’t have to remove much. Add the butter and cook over medium heat to melt. Add the flour and mix together, cook for a minute or so, stirring continuously. Slowly add the chicken broth, whisking to combine until all broth has been added. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly until gravy has cooked down a bit and thickened. Serve over chicken.
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This post was originally published on this blog on June 11, 2009.
Amanda Formaro
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SERENA says
I don’t usually comment on recipes but just had to say this dish is one of the tastiest chicken dishes ive ever cooked. Whole family devoured it and asked to have it every night. WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!! :-)
Amanda Formaro says
So glad to hear it! This is literally my favorite recipe on the blog :)
Myrna says
This was an excellent recipe,both my husband and I gave it a five star . It will be a regular one in our household. Thanks
Noi says
My kids are super super picky and they thought this recipe was absolutely delicious! Thank you so much, I can add this to our regular meal plan now, so nice to be able to add something new!!!
Katie R Ferrier says
I gave it 3 stars , because every time I’ve made this with the gravy it came as too salty. It’s fantastic without the gravy.
Anne Lisa Anderson says
Try using unsalted chicken broth. Then season to taste.
Victoria R Varner says
This is delicious! Will absolutely make again!
Debbie Boeren says
I follow a Keto lifestyle. Can I adapt this to keto?
Amanda Formaro says
Yes! I have made this without the flour (gravy) many time. I use Xanthan Gum. You only need a very small amount, not the amount the flour measurement calls for.
Mary Gallo says
Very good Very easy
Anna says
This is so good! Incredibly easy, ingredients are accessible (I used dried parsley in a 1:3 ratio to fresh) and FOOL-PROOF! My new go-to comfort dish.
Megan says
This is often a go-to in our house when nothing was planned for dinner. My 17 year old daughter makes it all the time when mom doesn’t want to cook. Great flavor! Must try!
Christine Roppel says
I absolutely love this recipe! I made it just as written and it was DELISH!
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Christine Roppel says
I absolutely love this recipe! I made it just as written and it was DELISH!