Garlic Butter Rice Side (Printable)

Fluffy rice cooked with garlic, butter, and savory broth for a flavorful side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

→ Aromatics & Fats

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

→ Liquid

04 - 2 cups low sodium chicken broth

→ Seasonings

05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Method:

01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
02 - Stir in the rinsed rice and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring each grain is coated with the garlic butter.
03 - Combine chicken broth, salt, and pepper with the rice mixture. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
04 - Lower the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
05 - Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
06 - Optionally sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the rice. Serve warm.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The garlic butter coats every grain, making even plain rice feel like a dish you ordered somewhere special.
  • It comes together in less than 30 minutes, which means you can make it on a weeknight without stress.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and pairs beautifully with nearly everything, from a simple roasted chicken to whatever's already in your oven.
02 -
  • If your rice comes out mushy or stuck together, you likely didn't rinse it or your lid wasn't tight—both of these matter more than the recipe makes it sound.
  • The moment you take it off heat is when you need to stop stirring; let it sit covered or you'll disturb the grains and end up with mush.
  • Tasting the broth before you add it is your best move—some broths are saltier than others, so adjust your seasoning accordingly.
03 -
  • Investing in a good-fitting lid for your saucepan makes a real difference; a loose-fitting lid means steam escapes and you'll end up with dry, partially cooked rice.
  • If you're cooking for more people, the ratios scale perfectly—just use a 1:2 ratio of rice to broth and adjust your garlic and butter proportionally.
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