Description
Juicy Texas Roadhouse garlic butter chicken seared to golden perfection and finished in a rich, glossy garlic butter sauce. Tender, flavorful, and perfect for an easy steakhouse style dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken in the hot skillet in a single layer and sear for 5 to 7 minutes without moving until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Reduce heat slightly and add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
- Spoon the melted garlic butter over the chicken continuously and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Drizzle extra garlic butter from the pan over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing.
- Use an instant read thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg