Texas Roadhouse Style Marinated Chicken
A recipe for making tender, flavorful marinated chicken similar to the popular restaurant style.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 25 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and lemon juice.
- Pour the buttermilk mixture over the chicken.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika over the chicken.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry slightly. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and juices run clear.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 50
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: chicken recipe, Texas Roadhouse chicken, marinated chicken, grilled chicken, buttermilk chicken