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Texas Roadhouse Style Chicken

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Recreate the popular Texas Roadhouse chicken at home with this easy recipe. This dish features tender, marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews, soaked & drained (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Warm naan, Texas Roadhouse-style rolls, or basmati rice (for serving)
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and pat dry. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated ginger, minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss chicken to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. If using cashews, soak them in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in batches until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Sauté onion until translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato paste, coriander, cumin, garam masala, smoked paprika, and cardamom (if using). Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Pour in crushed tomatoes; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add soaked cashews (if using) and water or chicken broth. Blend the sauce until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Return blended sauce to the skillet. Add seared chicken back into the sauce.
  6. Simmer gently over low heat, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in heavy cream and sugar. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with naan, rolls, or rice, and optional yogurt or sour cream.

Notes

  • For best flavor, marinate the chicken for 2-4 hours, or even overnight.
  • If you don’t have cashews, you can omit them or use 1/4 cup of blanched slivered almonds soaked and blended.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference.

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