Garlic Chicken Recipe
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Garlic Chicken

By: Martha Banks 
"This time-tested recipe was given to me by my sister. The garlic is sweet and tender."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 10 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 5 tablespoons chicken broth, divided
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil for 4-6 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons broth, wine or additional broth, lemon juice, basil and oregano. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
  2. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon sauce over chicken.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by kcdalil01   view full review
Simple and great! My fiance loved how juicy and tender it was. For a more simpler version with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by Sugared Whisk   view full review
My husband and I thought that this was very good. I used the chicken broth instead of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by BECCAP   view full review
this chicken was outstanding! i doubled the recipe and used all chicken broth, and was true...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by LivvyUM97   view full review
This recipe is simple and totally flavorful. The chicken remains tender because of the broth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2010 by Ashley   view full review
very good recipe
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2009 by Goldana   view full review
My husband loves garlic, so when it was just the two of us for dinner (kids were at Grandma's)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by Marieclaire0924   view full review
Very good recipe, I tried to make it healthier by cutting back on the oil and adding fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by Lucky Noodles Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Fantastic! Didn't change a thing! It was very tender and moist. Loved all the garlic! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by pegvg   view full review
This is a great garlic chicken recipe! I followed the recipe...used white wine...I smashed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by lovingnewrecipes   view full review
This was amazing! I will make it all the time! My kids, my husband, my friends all loved it!...

 

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