Best 20 Garlic Chicken Sauce Recipes

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-SHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• For brine, in a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Place a large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag inside a second large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1-2 hours, turning several times., Preheat oven to 400°. Drain and discard brine. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium heat. , Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm. Drain drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon., In the drippings, saute garlic for 1 minute. Add broth, sherry or additional broth and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Discard thyme. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and remaining pepper. Serve with chicken.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken on each side in 1 teaspoon oil. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute tomatoes and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add carrots; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Combine the tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste and rosemary; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. , Return chicken to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and carrots are crisp-tender. Serve with pasta.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons flour, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in the same skillet, saute the garlic, onion and red pepper flakes in remaining oil until onion is tender and garlic begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in wine or broth; bring to a boil. Boil until wine is reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes., Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Boil until broth is reduced by half, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from the heat., Combine butter and remaining flour; whisk into skillet. Return to heat. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Serve warm over chicken breasts. Sprinkle with parsley.

STIR-FRY CHICKEN WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine garlic, soy sauce, water, honey, 1 tablespoon oil, cornstarch and black/red pepper. Stir chicken into marinade and mix to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring once to twice.
• In large skillet, heat remaining oil.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to skillet. Stir-fry about 5 minutes. Add reserved marinade; continue to cook and stir about 30 seconds until thickened.
• Remove to platter. Garnish with green onion. Serve with snow peas, if desired.

GARLIC-CURRY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix garlic, oil, curry powder, 1 cup yogurt, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl. Working in batches, add chicken thighs and turn to coat, using your hands to rub marinade under skin of each thigh. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and chill at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
• Position a rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Transfer marinated chicken, skin side up, to a 13x9" baking dish. Roast chicken until skin is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken registers 165°F, about 35 minutes. If chicken skin starts to burn, move pan to a lower rack to finish cooking.
• Transfer chicken to a serving platter, reserving pan juices. Whisk lemon juice, 1/4 cup pan juices, remaining 1 cup yogurt, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. If sauce is too thick, add more pan juices. Serve sauce alongside chicken.
• Do Ahead
• Chicken can marinate up to 1 day before cooking. Keep chilled.

SPICY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI IN CHILI GARLIC SAUCE (LOW CARB)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high then add the broccoli in a single layer. .
• Saute for 3 - 4 minutes without stirring until broccoli gets lightly browned.
• Stir broccoli, add garlic and ginger and saute for another minute or two.
• Stir in chicken. Cover pan and allow to steam for two minutes.
• Remove lid and stir in the Chili Garlic sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth and splenda.
• Stir and simmer until sauce reduces a bit and is not soupy.
• Serve with extra Chili Garlic sauce and soy sauce on the side.

CHICKEN IN GARLIC WHITE WINE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly brown both sides of chicken in olive oil.
• Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, and butter and saute about 4-5 minutes until onions start to become translucent.
• Add wine and Worcestershire sauce and cook an additional 2 minutes.
• Lower heat and add cream, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley.
• Too high of heat will cause the cream to curdle.
• Simmer on low 20-25 minutes until done.

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED PEPPER-GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon oil in small glass baking dish. Roast uncovered until garlic is tender and golden, about 30 minutes. Cool. Peel garlic. Set aside.
• Char both peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into matchstick-size strips.
• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine and lemon juice and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 7 minutes. Add cream and simmer until reduced to sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Mix in roasted garlic and bell peppers. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Brush chicken with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Place 1 chicken breast on each plate. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle feta over and serve.

ROASTED GARLIC-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Roasted Garlic Glaze:.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Cut off the top third of each head of garlic.
• Put them on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the oil over the tops, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
• Turn the garlic cut side down and roast until the cloves are soft and golden brown, about 1 hour.
• Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
• Into a food processor squeeze each head of garlic gently to release the flesh.
• Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and puree on high speed.
• Add the remaining 1/2 cup of oil in a slow, steady stream and process until the glaze is thick and smooth.
• Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
• (The glaze can be made up to 1 day in advance).
• For the Chicken:.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Separate the legs& thighs.
• Season the chicken on both sides with the Essence.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in each of 2 large ovenproof skillets over medium-high heat.
• Place the chicken pieces skin side down in the hot pans and sear for 6 minutes.
• Remove from the heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 sprigs of thyme to each pan, and place in the oven.
• Roast for 16 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and carefully turn the chicken halves with tongs.
• Brush the skin side of each chicken with the garlic glaze and roast skin side up until the skin is crisp, about 10 minutes longer.
• For the Lemon Herb Sauce:.
• In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a simmer.
• Transfer to a blender or food processor.
• Add the mustard and process on high speed.
• With the motor running, add the lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs, and process until smooth.
• Serve immediately.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-CHILI-GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut each chicken breast in half crosswise and season with salt and pepper.
• Slice about an inch of ginger root into thin rounds and place in a large pot. Coarsely chop remaining ginger and place in a blender. Thinly slice 2 garlic cloves and add to pot. Coarsely slice remaining garlic and add to blender. Thinly slice 2 jalapeño peppers and add them to pot. Halve remaining peppers, discard seeds and coarsely chop flesh; place in blender.
• Add chicken broth to pot and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 10 minutes. Add chicken pieces to broth and let liquid come back to a simmer. Immediately turn off heat, cover pot and let sit for 10 minutes. Cut into a piece of chicken to test for doneness. If it is not done, bring broth back to a bare simmer, then turn off heat, cover and let sit for an additional minute or two.
• In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce and brown sugar until sugar mostly dissolves. Set aside. To the mixture in blender add fish sauce and lime juice along with 1/4 cup broth from pot. Puree, if necessary adding a little more broth to help mixture move in blender. Taste and add a pinch of salt and more lime if needed.
• When chicken is done, transfer to a cutting board and slice. Remove garlic and pepper from broth and discard, if you like. To serve, heap rice in 4 shallow bowls and top with chicken slices. Spoon several tablespoons broth over chicken and rice, then drizzle with sweet soy sauce and sesame oil. Sprinkle on the herbs, scallions and cucumber. Serve garlic-chili-ginger sauce on the side; have additional sesame oil and sweet soy sauce on table for more drizzling.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Flatten chicken slightly; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cream, wine, tomatoes and capers; cook until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with pasta.

GARLIC AND BASIL CHICKEN PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut fat off of chicken. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, wine vinegar, basil, chives, garlic, salt, & pepper.
• Sautee chicken in large skillet until no longer pink and nicely seared on both sides. This will take approximately 30 minutes on med-high heat with an electric stove.
• While chicken is sauteeing, cook pasta according to package instructions. Spoon mixture from step 2 over chicken about 2 minutes before it is done cooking.
• When pasta is done, drain in colander and place in a large (very large) bowl. Add chicken and alfredo sauce to the noodles. Use a scooper to incorporate well.
• Serve and enjoy!

EASY STOVETOP CHICKEN TERIYAKI IN ORANGE GINGER GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the chicken breasts on both sides, about 6 minutes per side.
• Whisk together the teriyaki sauce, white wine, orange marmalade, garlic, ginger, and green onions in a bowl, and pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, turning the chicken in the sauce several times as it cooks, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

CHICKEN AND PASTA IN WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
• Combine chicken in large skillet with water, olive oil, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and spices.
• Cook until onion is tender.
• Add tomatoes, wine, salt and pepper to taste.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes while preparing pasta, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta al dente,place into serving dish and toss with olive oil.
• Pour chicken mixture over pasta.
• Serve with fresh salad and garlic toast.
• I am very generous with my spices when i make this dish and usually add more than the recipe calls for, but it is quite delicious as written.

CHICKEN AND PASTA WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil and butter over medium heat for 8-9 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute zucchini and onion for 4-5 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and garlic until blended. Gradually add water and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cream cheese. Stir until blended and heated through. Serve with chicken, vegetables and pasta.

BAKED CHICKEN IN PARMESAN AND ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Squeeze roasted garlic from the papery peels and mash well.
• Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet then brown chicken thighs thoroughly over medium-high heat. Work in batches removing each batch to a 13X9 pan in the oven as they finish.
• Reduce heat to medium. Deglaze pan with sherry.
• Add chicken stock (see note), thyme, and the roasted garlic. Simmer 2 minutes.
• Add milk. Add cream cheese in small blobs.
• Bring to simmer, whisking in the cream cheese until smooth.
• Add salt (if using), pepper, and parsley. Whisk in Parmesan until melted.
• Pour sauce over chicken pieces and return to oven for about 1/2 hour or until chicken thighs are thoroughly cooked.
• Remove chicken to a serving platter. Toss sauce with noodles.
• Serve with a green vegetable (I recommend broccoli or an Italian vegetable mix), or a salad.
• Note: If you don't have homemade chicken stock please use a quality soup base (I like Tones), rather than bullion, which is apt to be too salty when combined with the Parmesan.
• Note: If you want a thicker sauce reduce the chicken stock to 1/2 cup.

CRISPY CHICKEN CROQUETTES WITH GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in flour; cook and stir until smooth, about 1 minute. Reduce heat if mixture browns too quickly.
• Gradually add 1/2 cup of chicken broth and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. Stir in dry mustard, salt, and chopped chicken; whisk in egg yolks.
• Cook over medium heat stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or preferably overnight.
• Combine remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth and hot pepper paste; stir into chilled chicken mixture.
• Shape chicken mixture into patties (an ice cream scoop will give you consistent size patties). Dredge patties in cracker crumbs.
• Pour 1/2 inch oil into skillet. Heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry the croquettes until golden brown; do not turn the croquettes until they are well browned on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook the other side, 4 to 5 minutes. Fry in batches, as needed. Drain on paper towels.
• Melt 1/3 cup butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning. Stir in flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute.
• Pour in the milk and herbs and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until sauce begins to thicken, about 1 minute. Ladle sauce over croquettes on serving plates.

BASIL ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Remove the fat, neck, liver and gizzards from the body cavity, then rinse and pat the chicken dry.
• Gently separate the skin from the flesh, running your fingers from the front to the back of the chicken and along the leg and thigh, being careful not to rip the skin or detach it from the bird.
• Mix the butter, chopped basil, parsley, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
• Rub half of the butter mixture under the loosened skin and then tuck 1/2 of the whole basil leaves under the skin; be sure to get it under the skin around the leg and thigh.
• Put 4 of the garlic cloves into the body cavity of the chicken and scatter the rest in the roasting pan.
• Add the lemon juice and stock.
• Place the chicken, breast-side up, on top of the garlic and stock.
• Roast in the oven, basting occasionally with the pan juices for 1 hour, or until the juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced.
• Transfer the chicken to a heated platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
• Pour the juices with the garlic cloves into a blender and puree the mixture.
• (The garlic skins will remain whole.) Strain the puree through a sieve into a medium-sized saucepan, pressing on the garlic skins with the back of a spoon.
• Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes, and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Carve the chicken and serve drizzled with the sauce and garnished with fresh basil leaves.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MISO-GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 500 degrees. Line a 9-by-13-inch high-heat baking dish with aluminum foil. In a large bowl, stir 1 tablespoon salt and the yogurt into 4 cups cold water. (The brine helps the chicken retain its moisture, for juicier breasts.) Add the chicken and let sit for 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix together butter, onion powder, garlic and chipotle powders, and black pepper until they form a paste.
• After 15 minutes, drain the breasts, discarding liquid. Pat dry, transfer to the baking dish, and spread the paste all over the chicken.
• Roast until the top is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 30 minutes. If chicken is darkening too quickly, tent loosely with foil. Let the chicken cool, covered, for 5 minutes. Reserve the pan juices.
• About 10 minutes before the chicken is done, prepare the miso-garlic sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in garlic, lemon zest, black pepper and miso. Return to the heat and add the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water, then mix until a velvety sauce forms. Remove from heat and stir in the reserved pan juices from the chicken. Taste and season with salt as needed.
• To serve, either slice the chicken breasts across the grain or keep them whole. Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with the minced scallions or chives. Serve immediately.

BROILED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Slice the top of the head of garlic, just enough to remove paper and expose the tops of the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and roast in preheated oven, either in a clay garlic roaster or wrapped in aluminum foil. Roast for 20 minutes or until cloves are soft and slip from skins when pushed. Change oven setting to broil (375 degrees F, 190 degrees C). Let garlic cool.
• To prepare chicken, place in a 9x13 inch baking dish and splash both sides with white wine. Broil for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, place butter or margarine and milk in a large skillet and heat over medium heat until warm. Stir in the flour and cheese. Stir over medium heat until sauce begins to thicken. Slip cooled garlic cloves from skin and add to the sauce (if desired, mince first). Add chopped parsley. Bring nearly to a boil; reduce heat and stir to control thickening. If desired, pour sauce over cooked rice or pasta and top with broiled chicken. Enjoy!