Description
Succulent Texas Roadhouse butter chicken skillet delivers restaurant-quality comfort straight to home kitchens. Creamy spices and tender chicken create an irresistible meal that draws family and friends closer with each delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Fats and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Craft a luscious honey-butter blend by whisking softened butter with honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and uniform.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) until shimmering.
- Carefully place chicken breasts into the hot skillet, allowing them to sear and develop a golden-brown exterior, approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
- Verify chicken’s doneness by confirming internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, preserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up caramelized bits from the bottom, creating a rich foundation for the sauce.
- Introduce the prepared honey-butter mixture into the skillet, allowing it to melt and transform into a silky, aromatic sauce.
- Gently return chicken breasts to the skillet, rotating them to ensure complete coverage with the luxurious butter sauce.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, enabling it to absorb the complex flavor profile.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant touch of color and herbaceous brightness.
- Present the skillet directly at the table, allowing diners to enjoy the chicken while it’s piping hot and generously coated in the decadent sauce.
Notes
- Prep the butter mixture ahead of time to let flavors meld and intensify, creating a more robust taste profile.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts of uniform thickness for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Experiment with alternative herbs like thyme or rosemary to customize the flavor and add personal flair.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness and prevent overcooking, which can dry out the chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 286 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 305 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg