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Texas Roadhouse-inspired butter chicken skillet with colorful ingredients.

Butter Chicken Skillet

A cozy, skillet-based take on buttery, honey-kissed chicken that’s perfect for comforting, from-scratch cooking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 lbs Boneless chicken breasts, cut into thick pieces You can swap for boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer a richer, juicier result.
  • 2 tbsp Chicken seasoning blend Or make your own.
  • 1 tsp Salt Kosher salt preferred.
  • ½ tsp Black pepper Freshly cracked.

For the Sauce

  • 6 tbsp Unsalted butter High quality preferred.
  • ¼ cup Honey Pure honey for best flavor.
  • 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced fine
  • 2 tbsp Fresh thyme, leaves stripped from stems
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice For brightness.
  • pinch Red pepper flakes Optional for heat.

For Cooking

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil For high heat searing.
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and cut into thick, uniform pieces (about 1 to 1½ inches thick).
  • Season generously with chicken seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper on all sides. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Searing the Chicken

  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  • Add chicken pieces in a single layer. Sear for 5 to 6 minutes without moving them.
  • Turn the chicken and sear another 4 to 5 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reads 160–165°F at the thickest part.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest.

Making the Sauce

  • Reduce heat to medium and add 6 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Let it melt and foam slightly.
  • Add minced garlic and thyme leaves, and cook 45–60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Whisk in honey and lemon juice until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

Finishing the Dish

  • Return rested chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over each piece, basting to coat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

For storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Sear chicken first if using a slow cooker and add ingredients for a hands-off approach. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgSugar: 8g
Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, Honey Garlic Chicken, Skillet Dinner
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