Quick Garlic Chicken (Weeknight Recipe)
Quick garlic chicken with a bold, savory sauce. Made with simple pantry ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts patted dry
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 5 –6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup chicken stock or vegetable broth
- ⅓ cup garlic sauce or honey garlic/creamy garlic
- 1½ cups steamed broccoli optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and dust with cornstarch.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and juices run clear.
- Remove chicken. Lower heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken stock and garlic sauce, stirring up browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook 2–3 more minutes until done.
- Serve hot with broccoli, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Use skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for more flavor.
- Keep heat medium to avoid burning garlic.
- Reheat with chicken stock to keep moist.
- For dairy-free, use coconut milk instead of cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSodium: 530mgFiber: 1g
(Nutrition is estimated and will vary based on actual ingredients used)
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