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Quick Ghee Garlic Chicken

Recipe by RJ on InstagramAdded 29 September 2026.

5 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A lightning‑fast chicken dish that marries the rich aroma of ghee and garlic with the zing of green chillies, finished with fresh herbs and a side of orange rice and crisp vegetables.

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Method

  1. Heat 1 tsp ghee in a wok or non‑stick pan over medium gas flame until melted.

  2. Add the crushed garlic and sliced green chillies; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Garlic smells fragrant and stays pale. Stir briefly so the garlic does not brown.

  3. Season the aromatics with a pinch of salt.

  4. Add the chicken breast pieces to the pan and stir to coat with the garlic‑chilli mixture.

  5. Season with black pepper and additional salt to taste.

  6. Cover the pan with a glass lid and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8‑10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is cooked through under the lid. Stir occasionally so pieces cook evenly.

  7. Remove the lid; stir in the chopped fresh green herbs.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Fresh herbs are just folded into the sauce. Add them after removing the lid to keep their aroma bright.

  8. Plate the cooked chicken and sauce on a white plate.

  9. Add a serving of orange‑colored rice beside the chicken.

  10. Arrange a side salad of sliced red onion, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, carrot, and mango around the plate.

  11. Serve hot and enjoy.

Tips while you cook

Melt ghee first
Heat the tsp of ghee until melted before adding garlic and chillies.
Cover while cooking
Place a glass lid on the pan and stir occasionally for 8‑10 minutes to finish cooking the chicken.
Add herbs off heat
Stir in the chopped cilantro or parsley after removing the lid.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Garlic chicken, 6 ways

Six creators posted their own. Every one is built on chicken and garlic cloves.

  1. Mishka Murphy50 min19 ingr.Only this one uses scallions, ginger and gochujang
  2. cocolarkincooks1 hr 30 min7 ingr.Only this one uses bay leaves and parsley
  3. RJ15 min13 ingr.Only this one uses ghee, green chillies and green herbs
  4. Shipra Singh50 min11 ingr.Only this one uses chili flakes, sugar and ground spices
  5. Williams Sonoma1 hr 25 min9 ingr.Only this one uses rosemary
  6. Food In 545 min12 ingr.Only this one uses italian mixed herbs, olive oil and mozzarella
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