Description
Bring the restaurant flavor home with this easy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
For the Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (113g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120ml)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (60ml)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (30ml)
- 1 tbsp honey (15ml)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (5ml)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine. Add the honey, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt to taste.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the butter sauce. Stir gently to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve Hot: Serve hot with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Tip: Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Variation: Add cumin for an earthy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
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