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A skillet of creamy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken served with warm rolls and rice.

Texas Roadhouse-Inspired Butter Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup salted butter, softened
  • 0.25 cup hone y
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, honey, and cinnamon until fully incorporated; set aside 2 tablespoons of this mixture for the final glaze.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken cubes until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining honey-cinnamon butter to the skillet; sauté the diced onions until translucent and slightly caramelized.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger paste, cooking for approximately 60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the tomato puree, garam masala, smoked paprika, and salt; simmer the sauce for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and return the seared chicken to the skillet, simmering for 7 to 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  7. Stir the reserved 2 tablespoons of honey-cinnamon butter into the sauce just before serving to provide a glossy finish and signature flavor profile.
  8. Serve immediately over steamed rice or alongside warm yeast rolls.