Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet with Honey Butter Sauce (Print version)
Juicy skillet-seared chicken simmered in a glossy garlic honey butter sauce with steakhouse-style flavor.
# Ingredients:
For the chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 lb (680 g)
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
For the honey butter sauce
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3/4 cup (180 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
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3 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
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Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
# Instructions:
01 -
Pat the chicken dry. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, then season both sides of the chicken evenly.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until deeply golden and almost cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the skillet. Whisk in honey and lemon juice, then simmer for 2 minutes.
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Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer for 4-6 minutes, until the sauce lightly thickens and the chicken reaches 165°F.
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Stir in parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using. Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the chicken.
# Good to know:
01 -
Use chicken pieces of similar thickness for even cooking.
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A gentle simmer keeps the honey butter sauce glossy.
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Use gluten-free broth if serving gluten-free guests.