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The Ultimate 20-Minute Fluffy Garlic Butter Rice: Simple Steps for Restaurant Quality Flavor

A white bowl filled with fluffy garlic butter rice, garnished generously with fresh chopped parsley.
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Learn how to make rich, savory garlic butter rice using chicken broth for extra flavor. This easy side dish recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and yields perfectly fluffy rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 1/4 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 diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Add the uncooked rice to the saucepan. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to toast the grains lightly. This step helps create fluffy rice.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This resting period is key for texture.
  8. Remove the lid. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, incorporating the melted butter.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Using chicken broth instead of water provides a richer, more savory rice recipe base.
  • For the best flavor, use fresh garlic; dried garlic powder does not substitute well here.
  • This simple rice recipe pairs well as a side dish for chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables.

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