Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet Recipe
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a rich, smoky butter sauce with hints of honey and garlic. Perfectly cooked in a skillet for a quick and flavorful meal, garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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
Other
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the butter sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the ingredients are smoothly blended, then set aside while you cook the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook them for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Deglaze the pan and make the sauce: Pour the chicken broth into the same skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the prepared butter mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is melted and smooth.
- Combine chicken with sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and coat them thoroughly with the butter sauce. Let everything simmer together for 2 to 3 minutes so the chicken can absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the cooked chicken skillet with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to avoid undercooking or overcooking.
- Smoked paprika can be substituted with regular paprika, but the smoky flavor is a key component of the dish.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream after adding the butter mixture.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
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