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Easy Garlic Butter Rice: The Best Stovetop Side Dish

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You can make this incredibly flavorful Garlic Butter Rice on the stovetop in under 30 minutes. This recipe transforms plain white rice into a rich, comforting side dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  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. Stir once to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, substitute half of the chicken broth with water.
  • You can use any long-grain white rice, but Jasmine rice yields a particularly fluffy texture.
  • This easy rice recipe pairs well with chicken, steak, or roasted vegetables.

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