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Delicious Garlic Butter Chicken Filipino Style served on a plate with herbs.
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Garlic Butter Chicken

A cozy and quick dinner recipe featuring buttery garlic chicken, perfect for weeknights, ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: comfort food, Easy Recipe, Filipino Chicken, Garlic Butter Chicken, Quick Dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 4 pieces Chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks recommended) Chicken breast is also an option but may require more attention.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Flour Optional, helps with browning.
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking oil

For the sauce

  • 8 cloves Garlic, minced Use more for stronger flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Added at the end for a silky sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce For the savory touch.
  • 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce Optional, adds depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Calamansi or lemon juice Brightens the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances saltiness.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley or green onions For topping, optional.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • If using flour, dust the chicken lightly and shake off extra.

Cooking

  • Heat cooking oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook until both sides are golden brown.
  • Lower the heat and add garlic. Stir until it turns light golden.
  • Add butter and let it melt with the garlic, then stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce if using.
  • Add calamansi or lemon juice and sugar, then mix well.
  • Let it simmer until chicken is cooked through, spooning sauce over the top.
  • Serve hot over rice.

Notes

Best served fresh but can be frozen. For leftovers, add a splash of water and butter when reheating.