Juicy pan-seared chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce, inspired by Texas Roadhouse flavors. One skillet, bold taste, and simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
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4 tbsp salted butter, divided
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon juice, splash of cream, fresh parsley
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
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Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Lower heat, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté until garlic is fragrant.
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Spoon garlic butter over chicken for 2–3 minutes. Optional: add cream or lemon.
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Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.