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Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet - Easy 30 Minute Dinner Recipe

Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

Flavorful one-pan chicken dish with rich honey-butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to 3/4-inch thickness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Meat mallet (for pounding chicken)

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to 3/4-inch thickness. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside at room temperature.
  2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook undisturbed 6-7 minutes until golden brown and easily release from pan. Flip and cook 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Remove chicken to clean plate and tent with foil. Add chicken broth to hot skillet, scraping up browned bits with wooden spoon.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in prepared butter mixture. Cook 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly, until sauce is smooth and glossy. Add extra broth if too thick.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over each piece. Simmer gently 2-3 minutes for chicken to absorb flavors. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use meat thermometer to ensure 165°F internal temperature. Pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking. Don't freeze - butter sauce separates when thawed.