Description
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet brings the signature rich, buttery sauce with a smoky, sweet flavor right to your kitchen. The tender, juicy chicken breasts are cooked to perfection and coated in a smooth, flavorful honey-butter sauce that’s infused with garlic and paprika. Simple yet packed with flavor, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal any time.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 tsp honey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. This adds flavor to the sauce.
- Stir in the butter, honey, and seasoning mixture you made earlier. Cook until the sauce is smooth and combined.
- Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet, turning it to coat in the sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors and heat through.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot. Enjoy the juicy chicken with a side of rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes!
Notes
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini to the skillet while cooking the chicken for added flavor and nutrition.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy twist that complements the sweetness of the honey.
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs or turkey breasts if you prefer a different cut of meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
