Description
Sizzling texas roadhouse butter chicken skillet brings a restaurant-worthy meal straight to your kitchen with incredible ease. Creamy, tender chicken packed with rich spices creates a memorable dinner that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp honey
Cooking Liquid:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels. Sprinkle ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder evenly across both sides of your chicken.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a clean plate. Keep the skillet on medium heat and add ¼ cup unsalted butter, swirling until completely melted.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into the butter. Stir in 2 tsp honey and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, whisking continuously until it slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, gently turning them to ensure each piece gets thoroughly coated with the rich, aromatic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the chicken.
- Transfer chicken and sauce to serving plates, spooning any remaining sauce directly over the top. Serve immediately while the butter sauce is warm and silky.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help create a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Use a cast iron skillet for better heat distribution and enhanced flavor development.
- Let the butter sauce simmer slowly to develop deeper, richer taste and achieve the right consistency.
- For a lighter version, swap butter with olive oil and use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 355 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg