Description
Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet delivers restaurant-quality comfort straight to your dinner table with bold, creamy flavors that feel like a warm hug. Tender chicken simmered in a rich sauce brings serious taste without complicated cooking techniques, making this meal perfect for busy weeknights when hunger strikes fast.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs or 680g)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon paprika (2.5g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (2.5g)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (2.5g)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (2g)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 3 tablespoons butter (42g)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (12g)
- ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pat 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs/680g) completely dry with paper towels. Thoroughly coat each side with 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml) in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot pan. Sear each side for 5-6 minutes until golden brown surfaces develop.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate. Reduce skillet temperature to medium. Melt 3 tablespoons butter (42g) completely. Add 4 minced garlic cloves (12g) and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (2g). Stir constantly for 45-60 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml) and 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml) into skillet. Use spatula to scrape accumulated brown bits from pan bottom, creating rich sauce base.
- Return chicken to skillet. Drizzle sauce over meat. Cover and simmer at 325°F for 10-12 minutes until internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley across dish before serving. Your skillet chicken is ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry thoroughly to help seasoning adhere and create a perfect golden sear.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature, ensuring it reaches 165F without overcooking.
- For a low-carb version, substitute chicken broth with bone broth and skip any flour-based thickeners.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can elevate the sauce’s brightness and add a fresh flavor dimension.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg