Effortless Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken
A quick and flavorful butter chicken recipe that brings the rich taste of Texas Roadhouse into your home. Tender chicken is coated in a buttery garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces skinless boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Caramelized onions (for garnish, if desired)
- Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (optional topping)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock and honey, stirring to combine. Allow to simmer for a few minutes.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle some sauce over the chicken and stir in dried parsley.
- Garnish with caramelized onions and shredded cheese if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
For richer flavor, feel free to swap in chicken thighs instead of breasts. Adjust the honey for desired sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg