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Delicious Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken served with rice and garnished

Effortless Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken

A quick and easy buttery chicken dish with a garlicky honey sauce that mimics your favorite restaurant comfort food, ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5–2 pounds skinless chicken breasts or thighs, boneless 4 pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock (low-sodium preferred) Or mild vegetable stock if needed
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • a pinch salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey Reduce to 1 tablespoon for a less sweet sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Optional Garnishes
  • caramelized onions for garnish Slow-cooked sliced onions until golden
  • shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese For melting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter, letting it melt and foam.
Cooking
  1. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and then remove the chicken to set aside.
  2. Lower the heat slightly, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken stock and stir in the honey, scraping the browned bits from the bottom to dissolve them into the sauce. Let the sauce simmer for 2–4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over each piece. Cook uncovered for 5–7 minutes so that the sauce reduces and thickens to a glossy coating.
  5. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the chicken and cover the pan for 30–60 seconds until the cheese melts.
Serving
  1. Finish with a sprinkle of dried parsley and top with caramelized onions if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgSugar: 6g

Notes

This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or steamed rice to soak up the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of stock or water.

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