Description
Enjoy a savory and sweet comfort meal with this Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet recipe, featuring juicy seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich honey-butter sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (if using).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/75°C internal temperature).
- While cooking, mix softened butter and honey in a small bowl.
- Lower heat, add butter-honey mixture to skillet.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and let it coat evenly for 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- For a spicy version, add 1/2 tsp cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Make sauce ahead and store up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies.
