Description
Savor every bite of this savory garlic butter rice—fluffy, aromatic, and rich. The perfect easy side dish to elevate any meal in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Liquids
- 2 cups chicken broth
Butter & Aromatics
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Aromatics: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds, stirring continuously until the garlic is aromatic but not browned.
- Toast the Rice: Add the long-grain white rice to the pan with the garlic butter. Stir frequently for 1–2 minutes to evenly coat the grains and lightly toast them, which enhances the flavor and keeps the rice separate after cooking.
- Add Broth & Season: Pour in the chicken broth, then season with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together to combine the flavors and distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Cook the Rice: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Rest the Rice: Remove the saucepan from heat and keep it covered. Let the rice sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to allow the grains to finish steaming and become fluffier.
- Fluff & Serve: Uncover the rice and fluff it gently with a fork. Stir in chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve the rice warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Adjust salt based on the sodium content of your broth.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or more fresh herbs for extra brightness.
- Double the recipe for a crowd—just use a larger saucepan!
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side-dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg