Garlic chicken recipie and cooking method

 Garlic chicken  recipies and cooking method

Garlic chicken is a flavorful and versatile dish. Here are three different garlic chicken recipes, each with its own unique cooking method:

1. Garlic Lemon Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
  3. Make Marinade: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic-lemon mixture over them. Make sure the chicken is well coated.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is no longer pink in the center.
  6. Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.

2. Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) chicken thighs, thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions:

  1. Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook Chicken: Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the red bell pepper and snap peas, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Thicken Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve: Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice.

3. Garlic Butter Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Season Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and dried rosemary or thyme.
  2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear Chicken: Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Make Garlic Butter: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the butter and let it melt, stirring to combine.
  5. Finish Cooking: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some of the garlic butter over the top. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.

Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings according to your taste. Enjoy your garlic chicken


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