Description
Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a flavorful and easy chicken dish featuring seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich, buttery honey-garlic sauce with a hint of smoked paprika, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper if desired.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in the prepared butter mixture, whisking until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, turning them to coat evenly in the sauce. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter or individual plates. Spoon sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Substitute boneless thighs for extra juiciness if preferred.
- Double the butter sauce for a richer result or to serve over mashed potatoes.
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg