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Texas Roadhouse Copycat Butter Chicken Skillet - Easy Restaurant Style Recipe

Bring the flavor of your favorite steakhouse right to your kitchen with this incredible Texas Roadhouse copycat butter chicken skillet! This easy one-pan dinner delivers that signature garlic butter flavor and tender, juicy chicken that everyone loves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Make sure each piece is evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and push chicken to one side of the skillet. Add butter to the empty side and let it melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir the garlic butter into the chicken, then add chicken broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra tender chicken, marinate the pieces in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before cooking. Use a cast iron skillet for best browning. Don't overcrowd the skillet - cook in batches if necessary. Fresh parsley is key for authentic restaurant flavor.