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Close-up of Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet in a cast iron pan with lemon wedges and herbs.

Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

This recipe offers a lighter, cleaner, and keto-friendly take on a restaurant-style butter chicken skillet, perfect for home cooks craving bold flavors and rich sauces without the guilt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried dill
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried basil
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Lemon juiced

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Large wooden spoon or mallet
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Mix all the seasonings together in a small bowl.
  2. Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and use a large wooden spoon or mallet to flatten the chicken breasts.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side until both sides are browned and crispy.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
  6. Remove from the heat. Top with the lemon juice. Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes. Then serve and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe was created to offer a lighter, cleaner, and keto-friendly version of a restaurant favorite. The key is achieving a golden crust on the chicken and finishing with a touch of garlic butter and cream for a rich flavor.

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