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A delectable Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet, featuring succulent chicken, aromatic spices, and a creamy sauce, presented in a rustic cast-iron skillet.

Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

This Texas Roadhouse-inspired Butter Chicken Skillet is a delectable fusion of tender chicken, rich and creamy sauce, and a perfect balance of spices. It's a culinary adventure that promises to delight your taste buds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in the garam masala, paprika, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Whisk the mixture until well combined and bring to a simmer.
  7. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to coat the pieces in the sauce.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  9. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until it's melted and fully incorporated.
  10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  11. Serve the Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Notes

The key to the perfect Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet lies in the balance of spices, the right cooking technique, and the careful incorporation of the butter at the end. Searing the chicken first, building the flavorful sauce, and then simmering the chicken in the sauce allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken, resulting in a consistently delicious dish.