Savor the Magic of Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Today
Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that brings restaurant charm to your home kitchen with rich flavors and simple ingredients.
Equipment
- Oven
- Large oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnishing
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Melt unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat until liquefied.
- Stir in honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Cook for 1–2 minutes until combined.
- Coat the browned chicken breasts with the buttery sauce in the skillet.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Baste the chicken halfway through cooking with the buttery sauce.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months. Always check the internal temperature for food safety.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 580mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg
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