Garlic Butter Chicken with Rice

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 cup rice
• 4 cloves garlic
• Butter — buy 1 stick (need 4 tbsp)

Instructions

1. 01

   Rinse 1 cup rice under cold water until clear.

2. 02

   In a saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat.

3. 03

   Mince 4 cloves garlic.

4. 04

   Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.

5. 05

   Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.

6. 06

   Add 4 tbsp butter to the skillet, then add minced garlic. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until garlic is fragrant.

7. 07

   Serve chicken over rice drizzled with garlic butter sauce.