Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet Recipe
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich buttery sauce infused with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. It’s an easy one-pan meal that combines bold flavors and simple ingredients for a comforting and satisfying dinner.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Butter Sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 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 infuse the flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring they are fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Deglaze the Skillet: Pour the chicken broth into the same skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. This adds depth to the sauce.
- Make the Sauce: Stir the prepared butter mixture into the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them well with the buttery sauce. Let them simmer gently for 2-3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the rich flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top of the chicken for a fresh, herbaceous finish and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Check internal temperature of chicken with a meat thermometer to guarantee safety.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butter sauce.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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