Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

🧾 Description

Inspired by the buttery goodness of Texas Roadhouse, this skillet-style butter chicken combines tender, pan-seared chicken with a rich, garlicky butter sauce. It’s savory, comforting, and comes together in a single skillet — perfect for busy weeknights when you want something restaurant-worthy at home.

🍗 Ingredients for Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Butter Sauce:

• 6 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

🔥 Instructions

1. Season Chicken:

   • Pat chicken dry and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.

2. Cook Chicken:

   • Heat olive oil in a cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove and set aside.

3. Make Butter Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add butter and let it melt.

   • Stir in garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Add lemon juice, parsley, and (optional) red pepper flakes.

4. Combine:

   • Return chicken to the skillet, spooning garlic butter over the top.

   • Simmer for 1–2 minutes to absorb flavor.

5. Serve Hot:

   • Garnish with extra parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, rice, or a side of veggies.

🍽️ Servings

• Serves 4 people

📌 Notes

• For an authentic Texas Roadhouse touch, serve alongside warm dinner rolls.

• Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts, but either cut works perfectly.

• Double the sauce if you want extra for dipping or drizzling!

💡 Tips

• Brining chicken for 20 minutes in salted water keeps it tender and juicy.

• Use fresh garlic — it makes the butter sauce pop.

• Cast-iron skillets provide the best sear and flavor.

⚖️ Nutritional Info (per serving – estimate)

🌟 Benefits

• High-protein meal great for muscle repair.

• Low-carb & keto-friendly, depending on your sides.

• Quick one-pan dinner with easy cleanup.

❓Q & A

Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: Yes — cook the chicken and refrigerate. Reheat in the skillet with fresh butter sauce before serving.

Q: Can I make it spicy?
A: Absolutely — add cayenne or more red pepper flakes to the butter sauce.

Q: What sides go best with this?
A: Mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, rice, Texas Roadhouse-style rolls, or buttered corn.

Q: Can I use margarine instead of butter?
A: Butter gives the authentic flavor, but margarine will work in a pinch — expect slightly less richness.