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30-Minute Fluffy Garlic Butter Rice: The Easiest Flavorful Side Dish

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Make rich, savory garlic butter rice quickly on the stovetop. This recipe yields fluffy rice infused with fresh garlic and butter, perfect as a comfort food side for chicken, seafood, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 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 cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the long-grain white rice to the saucepan. Stir and toast the rice for 2 minutes until the edges look slightly translucent.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, 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. This step helps the rice steam and become fluffy.
  7. Remove the lid. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
  8. Stir in the fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the chicken broth with water.
  • If you prefer a less intense garlic flavor, sauté the garlic for only 30 seconds.
  • This rice pairs well as a base for bowls or alongside grilled salmon.

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