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Creamy Garlic Chicken
Golden chicken in a silky garlic pan sauce. This easy recipe is designed for a relaxed, flavorful meal at home.
Why you’ll make it again
Start with a hot pan and give each ingredient room to cook. A few careful minutes build the savory base, then a small splash of liquid brings everything together. Taste as you go and serve while warm.
Ella’s kitchen note
Keep the heat moderate once garlic is in the pan so it turns fragrant rather than bitter. A crisp green salad or simply cooked vegetables makes a lovely companion.
Creamy Garlic Chicken
Golden chicken in a silky garlic pan sauce.
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 25 mins Total: 40 mins Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 portions main ingredient, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup stock or cooking liquid
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs
Method
- Season the main ingredient generously with salt and pepper.
- Warm oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Cook until deeply golden, then set aside.
- Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in stock and scrape up the browned bits.
- Return the main ingredient to the pan. Simmer gently until cooked through and the sauce is glossy.
- Finish with lemon and herbs. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.
Note: Nutrition varies by ingredients and portion size; this is not a nutritional analysis.
