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The Easiest 20-Minute Fluffy Garlic Butter Rice

Close-up of fluffy garlic butter rice served in a white bowl and garnished generously with fresh chopped parsley.
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Make rich, savory Garlic Butter Rice quickly. This simple side dish uses basic ingredients and chicken broth for deep flavor, resulting in perfectly fluffy grains ready in under 20 minutes.

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, uncooked
  • 1 3/4 cups low sodium 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 to the pan and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the uncooked rice to the saucepan and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to toast the grains lightly.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  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 5 minutes. This step helps the rice steam fully.
  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 immediately as a savory rice companion.

Notes

  • Rinsing the rice before cooking removes excess starch, which helps achieve a fluffier texture.
  • For an even richer flavor, substitute half the chicken broth with water.
  • This flavorful rice upgrade pairs well with chicken and veggies.

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