Garlic Butter Rice

Forget plain, boring rice. This easy Garlic Butter Rice Recipe transforms a simple staple into a rich, fluffy, and incredibly flavorful side dish. It's so simple to make in one pot but tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant, pairing perfectly with just about any main course.

Why This Garlic Butter Rice Recipe Works

This isn't just plain rice with butter stirred in at the end. The flavor is built in layers, making this Garlic Butter Rice Recipe a standout.Coating the uncooked rice in the garlic butter is the most important step. It gives the grains a wonderful nutty, golden flavor and prevents them from getting mushy.Simmering the rice directly in chicken bone broth (or vegetable broth) infuses every single grain with deep, savory flavor, something you can't get from just using water. If you love this rice recipe you will enjoy our Fried Rice with Bacon recipe too. good side dish with to any protein.

Everything In Garlic Butter Rice

• Butter use a good quality butter unsalted which will give you full control of the saltiness.
• Rice much personal preference here but long grain is the key, we are all for flavor so consider the following as best advice when making this choice.
  • Basmati if your health conscious take into consideration that it has a lower glycemic index which means it raises blood sugar levels more slower that Jasmin. The taste is nutty and light in texture, it will absorb the butter and garlic perfectly and is our choice when it comes to this dish. Just remember to rinse the rice 2-3 times under cold water to get rid of the starch before cooking. This will ensure your rice will be less sticky and remain fluffy.
  • Jasmin higher glycemic index gives you a burst energy and it also gives you a stickier texture but is softer than Basmati. This will sweeten the dish and the floral aroma mixed with the garlic is good balance for this recipe. We recommend making this dish with both varieties so you can find your absolute favorite!
• Chicken Bone Broth trust us here, its such a simple yet flavorful way to enhance the flavor of white rice. Use chicken bone broth to add a richer deeper flavor than normal chicken broth. It will also increase the protein value of your dish this is the secret to a reliable rice.
• Garlic if you've been following us for any length of time you'll know, it's not a CafeDelites recipe without garlic!

Note: Find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the Recipe Card.

On the stove

This one-pot recipe is ready in just a few simple steps. The key is to not stir the rice while it simmers!

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

1. Stir in rice to coat with the garlic butter.

1. Add broth, dried parsley, salt and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.

1. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low so the liquid is simmering gently. Cook until all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Don't be tempted to stir the rice while it's simmering. This will cause the rice to turn gummy.

1. Uncover and stir through fresh parsley.

1. Remove from heat, cover with lid and let stand 5-10 minutes, until soft. This rest period finishes steaming and absorbs the last of the moisture ensuring the rice does not come out gummy.

1. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir through remaining butter and season with a little extra salt, pepper and dried parsley.

1. Garnish with some fresh chopped parsley. Add salt to your taste if needed.

Serve it with

This versatile side dish pairs perfectly with almost any main. It's a fantastic base for Honey Garlic Chicken Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Chicken Tikka Masala Butter Chicken and Beef Bourguignon. You can also serve it alongside lemon garlic butter scallops. To bring a little spiciness to your table, our Thai Green Chicken Curry is exactly what you are looking for.

What to do with leftover Rice

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, add a splash of water or broth to the rice and microwave until hot, or reheat in a pan over low heat.

Recipe FAQ's

Yes, sauté the garlic and toast the rice on the stove first, then transfer to the rice cooker with the liquid and cook as per your machine's instructions.

Yes you can but the liquid portion and cooking times will change. Brown rice usually requires more liquid about 2.5 cups per 1 cup of rice and much longer simmer time around 40-45 mins.

Watch It Being Made

What you need

• 4 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice long grain, jasmine or basmati (rinse in water 2-3 times before cooking)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken bone broth or vegetable stock
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Method

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Stir in rice to coat with the garlic butter.
3. Add broth, dried parsley, salt and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.
4. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low so the liquid is simmering gently. Cook until all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
5. Uncover and stir through fresh parsley.
6. Remove from heat, cover with lid and let stand 5-10 minutes, until soft.
7. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir through remaining butter and season with a little extra salt, pepper and dried parsley.
8. Garnish with some fresh chopped parsley.