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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

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A delicious and creamy garlic chicken dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked in a rich sauce made from coconut milk, garlic, and Italian seasoning. This comforting one-pan meal combines robust garlic flavors with a smooth, velvety sauce perfect for any dinner occasion.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (2, cut in half lengthwise)
  • 1/4 cup cassava flour (or all-purpose, gluten-free, or Einkorn flour)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce and Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp ghee (or butter, or olive oil)
  • 1 bulb garlic (peeled and cloves cut in half lengthwise)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (or unsalted garlic powder)
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz) or 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2–1 tsp sea salt (to taste, depending on chicken stock)
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)

Garnish

  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat skillet and dredge chicken: Preheat a large 12″ skillet over medium-high heat. Mix cassava flour with a touch of salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
  2. Brown the chicken: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the hot skillet. Cook 2 chicken breast pieces at a time, about 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove the browned chicken from the pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining pieces.
  3. Sauté garlic: Lower heat to medium-low and add 2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil to the skillet. Add the halved garlic cloves and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until the garlic turns light brown.
  4. Add seasonings and liquids: Stir in garlic granules, Italian seasoning, chicken stock, and coconut milk or heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil while scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan for flavor.
  5. Simmer and reduce sauce: Reduce heat to maintain a light simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until garlic cloves are soft and the sauce has reduced by about half, thickening nicely.
  6. Finish cooking chicken: Return the browned chicken breasts to the pan and simmer for 6-8 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and tender inside.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for a burst of color and freshness before serving the creamy garlic chicken hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute cassava flour with all-purpose or gluten-free flour based on preference.
  • Ghee can be replaced with butter or olive oil to suit dietary needs.
  • For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
  • Adjust salt according to the saltiness of your chicken broth or stock.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Coconut Milk Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Gluten Free Chicken, One Pan Chicken Recipe

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