When it comes to comfort food, garlic butter chicken is an absolute winner! The chicken soaks up all the buttery goodness, making it tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. This dish is not only easy to make in a slow cooker, but it’s also perfect when served with creamy mashed potatoes and some fresh veggies. Whether you’re cooking for a cozy weeknight dinner or preparing a special meal, this garlic butter chicken will definitely hit the spot. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Method in Detail

To begin, coat the chicken breasts lightly in flour. This step helps to achieve a crispy texture when pan-frying the chicken. In a large frying pan, melt 50g of the butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, carefully add the chicken breasts to the pan. Pan-fry each side for about 1 minute, ensuring that the flour coating turns golden brown. I use my @hexclad frying pan for this step because it evenly distributes heat and makes the frying process a breeze.

Once the chicken is seared on both sides, transfer it into your slow cooker. This is where all the magic happens. Add the remaining 100g of butter to the slow cooker along with the crushed garlic cloves, lemon slices, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. The combination of garlic, lemon, and butter will infuse the chicken with rich, aromatic flavors. Pour in the chicken stock to keep the chicken moist and add even more depth to the sauce. The stock also helps create a savory base for the garlic butter sauce to simmer and soak into the chicken.

Now, it’s time to slow cook the chicken. If you’re in a rush, set your slow cooker to the high setting and cook for 3-4 hours. However, for the juiciest, most tender chicken, I recommend cooking it on the low setting for 7-8 hours. The long, slow cooking time will allow the chicken to absorb all the rich flavors and become incredibly tender.

Once the chicken is done, it’s time to serve up your delicious meal. I love to pair this garlic butter chicken with creamy mashed potatoes and fresh steamed veggies, which complement the richness of the chicken perfectly. You can even drizzle some of the garlic butter sauce over the mashed potatoes for extra flavor. Serve it up and enjoy the comforting, juicy goodness!

Necessary Tools

Slow cooker
Pan for frying
Hexclad frying pan (or any pan of choice)
Tongs for flipping chicken
Knife and chopping board

Garlic Butter Chicken: The Juicy, Flavorful Meal

Recipe by Simon Davies

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Cuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

3-4 chicken breasts
150g butter (I used half-fat butter)
4-5 crushed garlic cloves
2 slices of lemon
1 handful of chopped parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
2-3 tbsp flour
100ml chicken stock

Directions

Coat the chicken in flour and pan fry in 50g of the butter for about 1 minute on each side. I use my @hexclad pan for this because it makes frying easier and more even.
Transfer the chicken into your slow cooker. Add the remaining butter, crushed garlic cloves, lemon slices, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and chicken stock.
Let it cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours. The slow cooking process helps all those delicious flavors soak into the chicken.
Serve it up! I love to serve this with creamy mashed potatoes and some green veggies for a perfectly balanced meal. Enjoy!

Notes

When coating the chicken in flour, be careful not to overdo it, as too much flour can make the dish too heavy. A light dusting is all you need to help the chicken brown nicely when frying.
Be mindful of the cooking times! If you’re cooking on low, give it the full 7-8 hours to get the juiciest chicken. If you’re in a rush, the high setting will do the trick in 3-4 hours.
If you find the sauce too runny after cooking, you can always thicken it up by turning the slow cooker to high for an extra 15-20 minutes, or simply stir in a little cornstarch mixed with water.

Serving Suggestions

Garlic butter chicken is best served with creamy mashed potatoes, fresh steamed veggies, or a side salad. You could even serve it over rice or with a slice of warm, crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce. Don’t forget to drizzle some of the garlic butter sauce over your sides for extra flavor!

Fun Fact

Did you know that garlic butter is often used in French and Italian cuisine? It’s one of those simple yet amazing combos that has stood the test of time! Plus, garlic has been used for thousands of years, not only for cooking but also for its health benefits. It’s a true culinary powerhouse!

Conclusion

Garlic butter chicken is the ultimate comfort food rich, tender, and full of flavor. With minimal effort, this recipe makes a meal that feels like a treat. Whether you’re making it for a special dinner or just a regular night at home, it’s sure to please everyone. Try it out and let me know how you like it!