Effortless Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken (Print View)
Chicken breasts get extra juicy in a skillet with garlicky buttery sauce and honey, for a meal packed with sweet and savory flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
4 skinless chicken breasts or thighs, boneless
→ Aromatics
02 -
Minced garlic from 4 cloves
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Optional: Caramelized onions for extra flavor
→ Sauce
04 -
1 cup chicken stock
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4 tablespoons of butter, split up
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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A pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon of paprika
→ Garnish
10 -
Optional: Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
# Directions:
01 -
Sprinkle salt, ground black pepper, and paprika over both sides of the chicken pieces.
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Set a large pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt. Place the chicken in and cook until fully cooked and browned on each side, roughly 5-6 minutes per side depending on thickness. Move chicken out and set aside.
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In the same pan, melt the rest of the butter. Toss in the garlic and let it cook for 30-60 seconds until its aroma comes through, but don’t let it darken.
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Add chicken stock and honey to the pan. Scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon so they mix into the sauce.
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Put the chicken pieces back into the pan and coat them with the sauce. Keep cooking uncovered for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
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If using cheese, sprinkle it on top of the chicken, then cover for a brief moment to let it melt.
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Sprinkle dried parsley over everything before serving. Feel free to add caramelized onions for garnish if you want a boost of flavor.
# Notes:
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Adding caramelized onions in the last step makes the dish richer, so prepare them earlier if you'd like.