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Ultimate 30-Minute Garlic Butter Rice with Chicken Broth Infusion

A mound of fluffy garlic butter rice topped generously with chopped fresh parsley, served in a white bowl.
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Make this easy garlic butter rice side dish. It uses simple ingredients like fresh garlic, rich butter, and chicken broth for a flavorful, fluffy result ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion (if using). Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the uncooked rice to the saucepan. Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges of the rice grains look slightly translucent. This toasts the rice for better texture.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this resting period.
  7. Remove the lid. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter to the rice. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, incorporating the melted butter.
  8. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, substitute half of the chicken broth with water.
  • If you do not have low sodium broth, reduce the added salt in step 3.
  • This flavorful rice pairs well as the best side for chicken or seafood dishes.

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