Description

Enjoy a flavorful Texas Roadhouse-style butter chicken skillet recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts seared to perfection and simmered in a rich, buttery honey sauce infused with smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of lemon. This quick and easy stovetop dish is perfect for a comforting dinner served alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional: pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes if you like it spicy

Sauce and Cooking

3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup unsalted butter
4 teaspoons honey (or hot honey for a little kick)
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for added brightness)

Garnish

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes if you prefer a spicy kick.
Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until each side is golden brown and the chicken is nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Prepare the sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low and add unsalted butter, honey, chicken broth, and lemon juice to the same skillet. Stir the mixture continuously until the butter melts and the sauce becomes smooth and starts to bubble gently.
Simmer the chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the buttery sauce over each piece. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 5 to 7 minutes, or until fully cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken before serving. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to enjoy every bit of the delicious sauce.

Notes

For a spicier version, use hot honey or add extra cayenne/red pepper flakes.
Ensure chicken breasts are patted dry for better searing and flavor.
Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing; work in batches if needed.
This dish pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes to complement the buttery sauce.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.