Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet
This cozy one-pan chicken dish features a sweet and savory honey-butter sauce that’s perfect for weeknights or casual dinner parties. Easy to prep and full of comfort, it's a skillet recipe that blends home-cooked warmth with restaurant-style flair.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs thighs stay juicier
- 3 tbsp butter divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried parsley plus more for garnish
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- shredded cheese optional, for topping
- caramelized onions optional, for extra flavor
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let rest for 5–10 minutes to absorb seasoning.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear until golden on both sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up brown bits. Stir in honey and let simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over each piece. Let it simmer until sauce is thick and glossy.
- Optional: Add shredded cheese, cover skillet, and let it melt. Sprinkle with dried parsley and caramelized onions if using. Serve hot.
Notes
Use a splatter screen while searing to reduce mess. Let chicken rest before slicing to keep juices in. For extra flavor, whisk in a cold pat of butter at the end to finish the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.4mg
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