Garlic Rice Recipe (Quick & Easy!)

White dish of rice with garlic with a spoon stuck in it.

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Garlic Rice Recipe (Quick & Easy!)

For a quick and super easy side dish, this Garlic Rice Recipe is the way to go! It comes together with simple pantry staples and only takes 5 minutes of hands-on time. Toasting the garlic first mellows the flavor, giving the rice a rich, garlicky goodness without being overpowering. You can make it in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop, and the best part? It pairs perfectly with beef, pork, or chicken—so versatile and delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 451kcal

Author: Danielle

Equipment

Instant Pot OR
large pot

Ingredients

3 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup yellow onion diced
3 tablespoon minced garlic or 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 cups long grain rice
2 cups chicken broth for IP or 3 cups for stovetop
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon butter
Chives or parsley optional

Instructions

Instant Pot

Select the "saute" option. Once the pot is very hot, add the oil and saute onions for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. Add in in garlic for to 1 minute or until just beginning to toast.
3 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup yellow onion, 3 tablespoon minced garlic
Stir in the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring until every grain is coated in the oil and the grains are beginning to turn translucent.
1.5 cups long grain rice
Add in 2 cups of chicken broth and salt. Scrape all the rice grains down into the liquid. Seal the Instant Pot and press "rice."
2 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt
Once Instant Pot beeps to indicate it is finished, allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes (do NOT release the steam yet). After 10 minutes, release the steam and open the lid. Fluff with a fork, then add in the butter and herbs. Stir carefully and serve warm.
2 tablespoon butter, Chives or parsley

Stovetop

While continuing with the recipe, microwave 3 cups chicken stock until hot.
Heat a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add in oil and saute onions for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. Add in in garlic for to 1 minute or until just beginning to toast.
3 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup yellow onion, 3 tablespoon minced garlic
Stir in the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring until every grain is coated in the oil and the grains are beginning to turn translucent.
1.5 cups long grain rice
Add the hot stock and salt. Cover immediately and cook on low heat for 20 minutes (should simmer softly).
2 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt
Once finished cooking, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Then add in the butter and fresh herbs, gently stirring until well combined. Serve warm.
2 tablespoon butter, Chives or parsley

Notes

Tips & Tricks

Make sure to allow the rice to toast in the oil before adding in the liquids. This will prevent the final dish from being clumpy or overly sticky.

For the best fluffy texture, give it a good fluff with a fork. Just run the tines across the surface, starting light and going deeper as you go. It makes all the difference!

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