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
This recipe can be made gluten-free by tossing the raw chicken with a tablespoon of cornstarch. The gravy can be made by melting the butter, adding the broth, then adding in either a teaspoon of cornstarch or a 1/8 teaspoon of xanthan gum for thickening.
- 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 unsalted butter
- 1 heaping Tablespoon of flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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.
More Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Marsala
- Chicken Piccata
- Chicken Spaghetti
- Chicken Stroganoff
- Chicken Cacciatore
- Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ 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 unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon flour heaping
- 1 cup chicken broth
Before You Begin
- This recipe can also be made gluten free by tossing the raw chicken with a tablespoon of cornstarch. And the gravy can be made my melting the butter then adding the broth, then adding in either a teaspoon of cornstarch or an 1/8 teaspoon of xanthan gum for thickening.
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.21 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 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.1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 cup chicken broth
Expert Tips & FAQs
- Thaw at room temp on a plate or in a container.
- Reheat over medium-low heat on stove. *
- Serve with rice.
- Microwaves do something to the taste of chicken that I personally don’t like. If it doesn’t bother you, go for it!
Nutrition
The recipes on this blog are tested with a conventional gas oven and gas stovetop. It’s important to note that some ovens, especially as they age, can cook and bake inconsistently. Using an inexpensive oven thermometer can assure you that your oven is truly heating to the proper temperature. If you use a toaster oven or countertop oven, please keep in mind that they may not distribute heat the same as a conventional full sized oven and you may need to adjust your cooking/baking times. In the case of recipes made with a pressure cooker, air fryer, slow cooker, or other appliance, a link to the appliances we use is listed within each respective recipe. For baking recipes where measurements are given by weight, please note that results may not be the same if cups are used instead, and we can’t guarantee success with that method.
This post was originally published on this blog on June 11, 2009.
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Mags says
I love quick and easy chicken dishes…especially in the summer. This one looks very delicious!
marla {family fresh cooking} says
I must make this chicken. I agree the marriage of olive oil & butter is so simple & very satisfying. I bet my kids would love it too. I will pair it with steamed veggies or over a salad. xo
Cajun Chef Ryan says
I like quick and easy recipes and this looks great. You know most children will eat up chicken in any way, shape, or form. So much so, for our son, we thought he would turn into one…a chicken that is!!
This would be all gone before it hits the table in our house!
Bon appetit!
=:~)
Kathy@theshebearofeleven says
I like fast and simple and my family enjoys chicken. Thanks for the recipe.
Ingrid says
You mean you've managed to make this even yummier? Get out!
I made this around the time when you first posted it….I'm gonna make it again with your adaptions. Thanks, Amanda!
~ingrid
Ingrid says
Yum, looking at the photo I'd be shocked to hear that everyone didn't LOVE it. I'm sure if I can keep from overcooking the chicken it will be a hit at my house!
~ingrid
Amanda says
Thanks all, it's really good, can't wait to make it again :)
Katerina – I would say it serves 4 :)
Katerina says
This looks very yummy, how many does it serve?
GiGi says
Um can I just say YUM! I never ever make chicken but you're making me lick my lips! Now I want some!!! Look at what you have created – a CHICKEN MONSTER! ha ha!
finsmom says
This looks delcious! Such great ingredients!
Alisa - Frugal Foodie says
Those little garlic bits in the photo are just calling my name. Ah how I wish my husband shared my garlic passion.
MaryBeth says
This looks really really good…
The Blonde Duck says
This looks like a great dinner!
Tami says
We love chicken! This looks like another winning recipe. Thanks for sharing! :)
Leslie says
Mmm…yummy! I love the coating that a nice dusting of flour gives chicken.
Rachel says
I know this would be a huge hit with my family…especially paired with rice!
Katrina says
It looks great to me. I'm going to try this one! It seems so easy and a perfect, simple thing. Thanks.
5 Star Foodie says
Yummy chicken with garlic and parsley!
Jeff says
Love a good quick simple meal especially if it involves chicken. I still have nothing but love for pork but hey chicken holds a close second.
Nicely done and this will help me cut down drastically on the amount of parsley I have growing in my garden.
Marie says
That looks incredibly delicious!! I may have to give it a try sometime as well. What is it about husbands and chicken? My Todd gets tired of it and my employer's husband also is not all that fond of it either. On the other hand I could eat it til it comes out my ears! (especially if it looks like this!)