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Close-up of two juicy, grilled chicken breasts with dark char marks, ready to serve for the Texas Roadhouse Chicken recipe.

Texas Roadhouse Style Grilled Chicken

This recipe provides instructions for making grilled chicken similar to the style served at Texas Roadhouse.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 6-8 ounces each
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper Optional, for heat

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl. If the breasts are very thick, pound them to an even thickness of about 3/4 inch.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper, if using.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  4. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  6. Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  7. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.

Notes

You can brush the chicken with melted butter during the last few minutes of cooking for added flavor, similar to the restaurant style.

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