Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet Recipe
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet offers a delicious, home-cooked twist on classic chicken, featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a rich and savory butter sauce infused with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, it combines simple ingredients for a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to delight your family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the butter mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Deglaze the skillet: Pour the chicken broth into the hot skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan which hold a lot of flavor. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Add the butter sauce: Add the prepared butter mixture to the skillet with the chicken broth, cooking and stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them generously with the buttery sauce. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb all the delicious flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the chicken for a fresh touch before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, consider pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking.
- You can substitute smoked paprika with regular paprika if unavailable, though it will slightly alter the smoky flavor.
- Using unsalted butter allows you to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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