Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Recipe
This copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Juicy chicken breasts are simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce with aromatic herbs for the ultimate comfort food.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 365kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Large cast iron or stainless steel skillet (12-inch)
- Meat thermometer
- Meat mallet
- Wire cooling rack
- Silicone spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6–8 oz each
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
Seasonings & Herbs
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, pound to ¾-inch thickness, and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from pan and tent with foil.
- Lower heat, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Deglaze with chicken broth, add thyme, rosemary, heavy cream, and remaining butter. Stir until smooth.
- Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2–3 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 220g | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 640mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg