Best 19 Easy Garlic Chicken Recipes

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Looking for a quick and flavorful meal that's sure to impress? Look no further than easy garlic chicken! This dish is a breeze to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your chicken spicy or mild, garlicky or herbaceous, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for you. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken if you have any on hand. So next time you're short on time or just want a simple but delicious meal, give easy garlic chicken a try.

Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!

EASY GARLIC AND ROSEMARY CHICKEN



Easy Garlic and Rosemary Chicken image

A simple flavorful baked chicken, specially created for my husband! This is great served with rice.

Provided by Karen Hefner

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cover the chicken breasts with garlic, then sprinkle with rosemary, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until done and juices run clear (baking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 78.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

EASY GARLIC CHICKEN



Easy Garlic Chicken image

Baked chicken breasts coated with garlic/butter 'sauce' and bread crumbs.

Provided by K Grecco

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup butter
6 cloves crushed garlic
2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a small saucepan melt butter/margarine with garlic. Dip chicken pieces in butter/garlic sauce, letting extra drip off, then coat completely with bread crumbs.
  • Place coated chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Combine any leftover butter/garlic sauce with bread crumbs and spoon mixture over chicken pieces. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 129.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 588.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

EASY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN



Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken image

Not a lot to say here--very few ingredients, not a lot of calories, and delicious.

Provided by Ken Wehrheim

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (6 ounce) chicken breasts
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Pour broth over chicken and cover skillet; lower heat to low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate, reserving broth mixture in the skillet.
  • Pour lemon juice into broth mixture and simmer until liquid is reduced by 1/3, 2 to 3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 85.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EASY GARLIC BROILED CHICKEN



Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken image

This very easy dish works with any cut of chicken, skin on or off...even with whole split chickens. My family loves this and it takes no time at all. Don't omit the parsley.

Provided by AVASEWELL

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley
6 boneless chicken thighs, with skin
dried parsley, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a baking pan.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, mix the butter, garlic, soy sauce, pepper, and parsley. Cook 2 minutes on High in the microwave, or until butter is melted.
  • Arrange chicken on the baking pan, and coat with the butter mixture, reserving some of the mixture for basting.
  • Broil chicken 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until juices run clear, turning occasionally and basting with remaining butter mixture. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 615.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

EASY STOVETOP CHICKEN TERIYAKI IN ORANGE GINGER GARLIC SAUCE



Easy Stovetop Chicken Teriyaki in Orange Ginger Garlic Sauce image

This is the easiest and most delicious chicken teriyaki recipe for those who want a sauce that reminds them of takeout Chinese food, but prefer to cook at home. I served this with homemade vegetable fried rice and potstickers from my grocer's freezer.

Provided by LisaB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¾ cup teriyaki sauce
¾ cup dry white wine
½ cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the chicken breasts on both sides, about 6 minutes per side.
  • Whisk together the teriyaki sauce, white wine, orange marmalade, garlic, ginger, and green onions in a bowl, and pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, turning the chicken in the sauce several times as it cooks, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1456.6 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

EASY CHEESY GARLIC BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Easy Cheesy Garlic Baked Chicken Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by feeferlump

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thin sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line a casserole dish with tin foil this will help with the clean up afterwards lightly grease it.In small sauté pan, sauté garlic with the oil until tender. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and teaspoon of salt. Place chicken breasts in a prepared baking dish and cover with 3/4 of the garlic and brown sugar mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Within the last 10 minutes before removing it out of the oven put cheese on top then put the remaining brown sugar and garlic mixture on top of the cheese and let bake 10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.

EASY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN KABOBS



Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs image

Make and share this Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 4-H Mom

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 skewers
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
4 large red bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup olive oil
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat grill on medium heat.
  • Alternately thread chicken and peppers onto skewers.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, mustard and tarragon. Reserve 1/3 cup of olive oil mixture and set aside.
  • Oil grill grates. Brush kabobs with some of the olive mixture and place on grill.
  • Grill kabobs, basting frequently with olive oil mixture and rotating every 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 - 15 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165 degrees.
  • Remove from grill. Serve drizzled with reserved olive mixture over your favorite rice or couscous, garnished with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.6, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 237.9, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5, Protein 33.6

EASY CARAMELIZED GARLIC CHICKEN



Easy Caramelized Garlic Chicken image

This is the best chicken I have ever made or eaten in my life. It is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and is great for a quick, yet still fancy, meal.

Provided by MizEmerilLagasse

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oil
4 -6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the salt and pepper onto the chicken.
  • In a medium to large sized skillet (I like cast iron) heat the oil over medium-high heat until almost smoking.
  • Add the chicken breasts and garlic to the pan and brown the first side of chicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken and brown the other side, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and add the brown sugar to the pan.
  • Allow the sugar to melt about half way and add the cream.
  • Bring to a bubble and add chicken back to pan
  • Simmer for 3-5 minutes and serve over butter egg noodles or rice.
  • Enjoy!

EASY STOVETOP CHICKEN TERIYAKI IN ORANGE GINGER GARLIC SAUCE



EASY STOVETOP CHICKEN TERIYAKI IN ORANGE GINGER GARLIC SAUCE image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the chicken breasts on both sides, about 6 minutes per side. 2. Whisk together the teriyaki sauce, white wine, orange marmalade, garlic, ginger, and green onions in a bowl, and pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, turning the chicken in the sauce several times as it cooks, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

EASY GARLIC GINGER CHICKEN



Easy Garlic Ginger Chicken image

Light and flavorful!

Provided by Susan McFadden

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves crushed garlic
3 tablespoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 limes, juiced

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken to 1/2 inch thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag combine the garlic, ginger, oil and lime juice. Seal bag and shake until blended. Open bag and add chicken. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator for no more than 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from bag and grill or broil, basting with marinade, until cooked through and juices run clear. Dispose of any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 79.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GARLIC CHICKEN EASY PAN FRIED



Garlic Chicken easy pan fried image

Chicken Breasts So tasty and ready is just about 15 Minutes. Add a Vegie, a Salad, or Just Baked Beans and Your Dinner is Ready in a flash. I Hope You'll all try this & enjoy.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

GARLIC CHICKEN . . IS SO EASY BY FREDA
3 Tbs butter
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves ( will serve 4)
2 tsp garlic powder or (garlic powder with parsley optional)
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp onion powder

Steps:

  • 1. Melt Butter in large Skillet over Med High Heat.
  • 2. ADD CHICKEN: Sprinkle with garlic, seasoning salt and Onion powder
  • 3. Saute about 10- 15 minutes on each side. Until Chicken is cooked thru and juices run clear. chicken will be a nice Golden brown. Add your Favorite dish with this and Dinner is Served. My Prep is 10 min. . cook time is 10 min, Total time from start to Finish, is 20 minutes.

QUICK & EASY GARLIC CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN



Quick & Easy Garlic Chicken With Parmesan image

Quick? Easy? Garlic? Parmesan? Really? Do you guys need anymore encouragement? Try this one! You can't go wrong.

Provided by ladywisconsin

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
4 chopped garlic cloves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt or pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter.
  • Add garlic to butter.
  • Place chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.
  • Mix cheese & seasonings.
  • Cover chicken with cheese mixture.
  • Pour garlic butter over the top.
  • Bake at 350 until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.2, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 211.4, Sodium 963, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 46.8

A GOOD EASY GARLIC CHICKEN



A Good Easy Garlic Chicken image

Sprinkle chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder and seasoning salt - then sautee and enjoy. Couldn't be easier! Great recipe for quick and easy meal, even for the pickiest eater!

Provided by Julia Green

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder. Saute about 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 368.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

EASY ITALIAN GARLIC CHICKEN



Easy Italian Garlic Chicken image

You'll be surprised at how good the dry dressing flavors the chicken. The sugar in the dressing packet caramelizes the garlic.

Provided by Claire312

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 breast halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 (8 ounce) bone-in skinless chicken breast halves
5 -10 cloves garlic, chopped (use more if desired)
1 packet Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Place chicken breasts in casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle chopped garlic over chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle packet of dry Good Seasons over garlic.
  • Pour balsamic vinegar evenly over chicken breasts.
  • Bake at 350 for about 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

EASY REALLY QUICK PARMESAN-GARLIC CHICKEN (OR FISH)



Easy Really Quick Parmesan-Garlic Chicken (Or Fish) image

Make and share this Easy Really Quick Parmesan-Garlic Chicken (Or Fish) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Grannydragon

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (recommended Kraft.)
1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix (recommended 1 envelope Good Seasonings)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (or 4 fish fillets)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F degrees. Mix together all ingredients except chicken or fish, in a flat dish.
  • Moisten chicken (or fish) with water; coat with mixture. Place in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is baked through. (Less time for fish).
  • At this time you may put the chicken (or fish) under the broiler to turn the crust to gold. Watch carefully so the chicken (or fish) does not burn, while under the broiler.

BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH 20 CLOVES OF GARLIC, PATRICIA'S EASY



BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH 20 CLOVES OF GARLIC, PATRICIA'S EASY image

Categories     Poultry     Braise     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Buffet     Fall     Spring     Summer     Winter     Potluck

Yield depends # of people

Number Of Ingredients 8

boneless, skinless chicken thighs ( # according to how many you are going to feed)
large sweet onion, chopped ( amount depends on how many thighs you have and how much onion people like)
olive oil - just to cover the bottom of the pan and sweat the onion
10-15 whole cloves -skinned garlic
1 cup +/- white wine
? chicken broth
s+p
other flavorings you might like: lemon juice, tomato paste, curry, thyme

Steps:

  • 1.remove as much fat as possible from thighs, roll back up into thigh shape, salt and pepper them 2. Sweat chopped onion in olive oil until soft 3. make room and sort of brown thighs on both sides., They will not really brown as there is no skin 4. Add 10-15 garlic cloves (I buy already peeled garlic and never add enough cloves to the pot, they are so good 5. Add white wine a cup or more 6. bring to a boil, turn down the heat to a bare simmer and cook for an hour (?) If becomes too dry add more liquid: water or chix broth. (More wine if you are going to continue cooking for awhile. otherwise the added wine gives this lush chicken recipe a harsh taste.)

EASY ROAST CHICKEN WITH GARLIC, LEMON AND PARSLEY



EASY ROAST CHICKEN WITH GARLIC, LEMON AND PARSLEY image

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 3 lb chickens
1 bunch italian parsley
3 cloves peeled garlic
3 peeled shallots
1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs
3 tablespoons dijon mustard
zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons cracked pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the parsley, garlic, shallots, herbs, mustard and pepper. Add the olive oil in a thin stream and process until semi-smooth and lime gren in color. Fold in the lemon zest. Coat the chickens with this mixture and let marinate for about 2 hours. Salt and pepper the birds and place them in a roasting rack. Roast at 350 for about 1-1.5 hours or until the leg bone breaks easily. let the birds rest for 20 mins before serving. Carve the birds and serve with roast potatoes and oinions.

EASY PARMESAN GARLIC CHICKEN



EASY PARMESAN GARLIC CHICKEN image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6
1/2 C grated parmesan cheese
1 envelope Good Seasons salad dressing mix
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lbs.)
1/2 t garlic powder
Mix cheese, garlic powder, and salad dressing mix
Moisten chicken with water; coat with cheese mixture.
Place in shallow baking dish.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

Steps:

  • see above

EASY HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN



Easy Honey Garlic Chicken image

This chicken is good and garlicky with a hint of sweetness. The honey coating becomes rich, sticky, and crispy in the oven, but if you want to go healthier, remove the skins. This works well in the winter served hot, or make ahead and serve cold at a picnic. It's delicious right away, or for more flavor allow it to marinate over night.

Provided by SimplyLiv803

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
12 chicken drumsticks, patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add chicken; coat thoroughly. Place chicken, skin side down, in a baking pan. Reserve the honey mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove from oven. Turn chicken skin side up; baste with honey mixture. Bake, basting once, until chicken is no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 227.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your dish turns out perfectly.
  • Marinate Your Chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings will add flavor and help tenderize the meat.
  • Cook Over Medium Heat: When cooking the chicken, use medium heat to prevent it from burning or becoming dry.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure that the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • Add Vegetables: To make the dish more colorful and nutritious, add some vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers.

Conclusion:

Garlic chicken is a simple but flavorful dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer to bake, pan-fry, or grill your chicken, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. With its tender meat and delicious garlic sauce, garlic chicken is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for an easy and satisfying meal, give garlic chicken a try!

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