Texas Roadhouse-Inspired Butter Chicken Skillet

A Flavor-Packed, Comforting Dish Made Right at Home

Texas Roadhouse is best known for its hearty American cuisine — juicy steaks, buttery rolls, and bold flavors that leave you wanting more. Inspired by their signature use of seasoned butter, smoky spices, and sizzling skillets, the Texas Roadhouse-Inspired Butter Chicken Skillet brings that same comforting, flavor-packed essence straight to your kitchen.

This isn’t traditional Indian butter chicken — it’s a Southern-style, pan-seared, creamy butter chicken dish infused with smoky spices, garlic, paprika, and honey-butter glaze, made entirely in a skillet. Let’s walk through how to make this crowd-pleasing dish step by step.

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Honey Butter Sauce:

4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish

🍳 Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken (30 min to 2 hrs)

In a large bowl, combine the chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Massage the marinade into the meat thoroughly.

✅ Tip: Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors — the longer, the better!

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

Heat a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tbsp of oil or butter.
Sear the marinated chicken for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F/74°C).
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.