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Close-up of tender chicken pieces simmering in a rich sauce in a cast iron pan for Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet.

Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

This recipe delivers a flavorful butter chicken skillet, perfect for a quick and comforting weeknight meal. It's inspired by the popular restaurant dish and designed for home cooks seeking delicious, easy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cooking Oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Butter Sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika optional for added flavor
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown.
  3. Flip chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
  4. In a small bowl, mix softened butter and honey.
  5. Reduce heat to low, pour butter-honey mixture over chicken, and spoon sauce over the chicken for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalFat: 22g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or microwave in short intervals until warmed through.

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