Description

This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, buttery sauce infused with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. Quick and easy to prepare, this skillet dinner is perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal that combines savory and sweet elements with a touch of smoky spice.

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

Cooking

2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chicken broth

Garnish

1 tbsp chopped parsley

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 form a smooth, uniform sauce and set it aside.
Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook them for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to keep warm.
Deglaze the pan: Using the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits off the bottom to incorporate into the sauce. Stir in the prepared butter mixture and cook it until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them thoroughly with the buttery sauce. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors fully.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the chicken for a fresh and colorful garnish. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your flavorful Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee food safety.
Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness in the dish more precisely.
You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor or to keep it lighter.
For extra smoky flavor, consider using smoked salt instead of regular salt.
Serve the dish with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a side salad to complement the richness of the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 410 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: Texas Roadhouse, butter chicken, skillet recipe, easy chicken dinner, smoked paprika chicken, honey garlic chicken