These 17 Dishes Are Basically Garlic With a Side of Food

So much garlic, your breath might melt metal. These 17 recipes go all in—and we wouldn’t want it any other way.

Honey Garlic Chicken Rollups

Vegetables wrapped in chicken cutlets in a skillet. — Honey Garlic Chicken Rollups. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

You can’t go wrong with this easy chicken recipe. Think tender chicken, tasty vegetables, and a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce that ties it all together perfectly.
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Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

Need a quick and tasty dinner idea? These Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters check all the boxes—easy, flavorful, and done in 30 minutes. Seasoned with garlic and lemon, they’re a perfect fit for keto and paleo diets too.
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Garlic Herb Butter Gnocchi

Who says meatless can’t be filling? This veggie-packed main dish is hearty, satisfying, and hits the table in under 20 minutes. Quick, tasty, and totally crave-worthy.
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Shrimp on the Blackstone? So easy, it’s almost too good to be true. This lemon garlic shrimp is ready in under 5 minutes—and it’s bursting with flavor.
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Honey Garlic Sriracha Skillet Chicken

Asian glazed chicken in a skillet with lemon slices. — Honey Garlic Sriracha Skillet Chicken. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Love sweet and spicy? This Honey Garlic Sriracha Skillet Chicken hits all the right notes. Juicy chicken, bold flavor, and a sticky sauce that’s downright addictive—all from pantry staples. Weeknight dinner = solved.
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Sticky Garlic Chicken Nuggets

A bowl of asian chicken in a white bowl with chopsticks. — Sticky Garlic Chicken Nuggets. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

This dish is all about crispy nuggets coated in a tangy, flavor-packed sauce. It’s the kind of homemade comfort food that disappears fast!
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15 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken

A plate of Chinese honey chicken over rice with chopsticks. — 15 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Dinner doesn’t get easier (or tastier) than this 15 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken. It’s sweet, savory, and so good you’ll want it on repeat.
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Vegan Breaded Mushrooms with Garlic Aioli

Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside—these baked vegan breaded mushrooms are a breeze to make and even better with vegan garlic aioli. Perfect as a side, app, or snack!
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Tomato Garlic Pasta

A shallow white bowl with penne pasta, ground turkey, cherry tomatoes, and sliced zucchini. — Tomato Garlic Pasta. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

When you need something easy and delicious, this pasta with ground turkey and veggies is a solid go-to. The tomato garlic sauce brings big flavor with zero hassle. Weeknight dinner = solved.
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Lemon Garlic Chicken

Chicken in a wrap with lettuce and tomatoes. — Lemon Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

Easy to make, hard to stop eating. This Lemon Garlic Chicken brings bold flavor with minimal effort—your new go-to dinner!
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Creamy Garlic Chicken

One pan, 30 minutes, and loads of creamy garlic goodness. This chicken recipe brings together juicy stovetop-cooked breasts and a Parmesan cream sauce that'll have everyone asking for seconds.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are quick, juicy, and packed with flavor. Cooked right on the stovetop in just 20 minutes, they’re tossed in a buttery garlic sauce that’s seriously crave-worthy.
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Lemon Garlic Scallops

Scallops with parsley and garlic in a skillet. — Lemon Garlic Scallops. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Lemon Garlic Scallops check all the boxes—keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly. They’re fancy enough for date night, easy enough for any night, and ready in under 30 minutes!
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A bowl of shrimp pasta with lemon and parsley. — Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Enjoy the perfect combo of shrimp, pasta, and a buttery garlic sauce that makes this shrimp pasta dish a quick and flavorful dinner winner.
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Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach

Ready in half an hour, this Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach recipe combines shrimp, vibrant tomatoes, spinach, and coconut milk—all cooked in one pan for a simple yet unforgettable meal.
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Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp

Bucatini pasta with shrimp in a white bowl. — Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy bucatini pasta with garlic shrimp and cherry tomatoes comes together in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect quick dinner for busy weeknights.
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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Tender chicken thighs cooked to perfection in this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a fast and flavorful meal you’ll want on repeat!
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