Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet (Print)
Tender chicken in buttery, creamy skillet sauce brings rich Texas Roadhouse-inspired flavors to your dinner table.
# Ingredients:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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240 ml heavy cream
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115 g unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Evenly coat chicken strips with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Remove cooked chicken and keep warm.
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In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
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Pour heavy cream into the skillet and add unsalted butter. Stir until butter completely melts and sauce begins to thicken, about 3 to 4 minutes. Adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired.
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Return seared chicken strips to the skillet, tossing to coat each piece thoroughly with sauce. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes over low heat until flavors meld and chicken is thoroughly cooked.
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Transfer chicken and sauce to serving plates and garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley.
# Notes:
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For a dairy-free alternative, use coconut cream and vegan butter.
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Do not overcook the chicken to maintain tenderness.
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Increase cayenne pepper or incorporate additional herbs for extra heat and flavor complexity.