Chicken in creamy garlic milk sauce

Chicken in creamy garlic milk sauce is a perfect choice for anyone who loves delicious homemade meals but doesn’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Milk makes the chicken incredibly tender and juicy, while garlic gives the dish a rich aroma and a pleasantly savory flavor. This easy creamy garlic chicken recipe is ideal for both everyday dinners and special family meals.

Milk and garlic are one of the best combinations for creating flavorful sauces for meat and poultry. Milk works as a natural tenderizer, breaking down muscle fibers and making chicken exceptionally soft. At the same time, it reduces the sharp bitterness of fresh garlic while enhancing the deep, rich flavor of dried garlic.

For the richest flavor and maximum nutritional benefits, use both fresh and dried garlic in the sauce. Garlic is naturally rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system. It also contains allicin, a unique compound known for supporting cardiovascular health by helping maintain healthy blood vessels. In addition, garlic provides manganese, which contributes to healthy bones and connective tissue, along with B vitamins that support the normal functioning of the nervous system.озку.

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Ingredients

To prepare chicken in creamy garlic milk sauce (2 servings), you will need:

• 500 g chicken (breast, thighs, or drumsticks);
• 2 cloves fresh garlic;
• 1 teaspoon dried garlic;
• 5–6 sprigs fresh cilantro;
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour;
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• 300 ml milk;
• 1 pinch ground black pepper;

How to make creamy garlic chicken

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels after rinsing. Season it with salt, dried garlic and black pepper. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to marinate.

Wash the cilantro and finely chop it. Peel the garlic and either mince it with a knife or press it through a garlic press.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 10–15 minutes, turning once, until both sides develop a beautiful golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet.

Add the chopped garlic and cilantro to the same pan. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, then sprinkle in the flour. Stir continuously over low heat for another 6–8 minutes.

Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly until the sauce becomes smooth. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until it thickens.

Return the chicken to the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat for approximately 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the dish rest for another 10–15 minutes before serving. This allows the meat to absorb the rich garlic milk sauce and become even more tender.

Serving suggestions:

This creamy garlic chicken pairs beautifully with almost any side dish, including mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, steamed rice, bulgur, buckwheat, pasta, or fresh vegetables.

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