Here’s something many beginners miss: chicken isn’t about how long you cook it, it’s about how you treat it before it even hits the pan. A simple marinade of yogurt, lemon, and spices can transform plain chicken into a restaurant-level dish. Even a quick salt-and-sugar brine makes chicken softer, juicier, and more flavourful — no fancy tools needed.
Recipe Highlight: Golden Garlic Butter Chicken
Let’s put this into practice with a recipe that never fails:
Ingredients:
- 500g boneless chicken
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Steps:
- Heat butter in a pan until it melts into a golden pool.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Toss in chicken and let it sizzle until golden brown.
- Sprinkle chili flakes and garnish with parsley.
In less than 20 minutes, you’ve got a dish that looks gourmet but feels effortless.
This isn’t just about garlic and butter it’s about technique. The butter gives richness, the garlic gives depth, and the quick cooking keeps the chicken tender.
