If you have been to Texas Roadhouse anytime lately, you might have ordered their Herb Crusted Chicken with that delicious grilled and charred lemon. Is it just me or is that dish one of the best things they have had on the menu in a long time?
Since getting it a few weeks ago, I have been craving it. I wanted to try making an easy recipe at home and I am here to tell you I succeeded! Here's my take on the Copycat Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken.
This chicken has an herb mixture that includes olive oil, lemon juice, and all my favorite herbs and spices.
Then, if you want to kick it up a notch, sprinkle on a little Parmesan Cheese on the end. But for me, I like it just how it comes.
Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients. You can use fresh herbs if you want, but I used dried herbs this time and it worked out well.
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts (you can also use boneless chicken thighs)
- Dried Dill
- Dried Basil
- Dried Oregano
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive oil
- 2-3 lemons sliced in half
If you do not have basil and oregano, swap those out for Italian Seasoning.
In a small bowl, mix together the seasonings.
Using plastic wrap and a meat mallet, pound chicken breasts by placing them between the plastic wrap and using the mallet to flatten the chicken.
Now, season both sides of the chicken with the seasoning mixture.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown. Now lower the heat to medium heat and let the chicken cook until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.
Remove from the heat. Allow the chicken to rest while you blacken the lemons.
Take the lemons and place them cut side down in the hot pan. Allow them to cook and caramelize until they have charred to your liking. Remove and serve over the tender chicken breast.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.
What Can I Serve With This Chicken Dish?
Some of my favorite recipes to serve with chicken like this are my Blistered Green Beans and my Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, or a side of my Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread.
The next time you need a flavorful copycat recipe, be sure to check out all my favorites, including my Olive Garden Salad Dressing and salad!
If you love Texas Roadhouse copycat recipes, be sure to check out my recipe for those illustrious Texas Roadhouse Rolls and Cinnamon Butter!
Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes
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- Caramelized Chicken with Jalapeno Cream from The Spiffy Cookie
- Chicken and Eggplant Parmesan from Palatable Pastime
- Creamy Tuscan Skillet Chicken from That Recipe
- Fiesta Chicken Bowls from Hezzi-D's Recipe Box
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Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken
This herb crusted chicken recipe tastes just like what you get at Texas Roadhouse, even down to the charred lemon. A simple recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons of dried dill
- 2 tablespoons of dried basil
- 2 tablespoons of dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 2 teaspoons of pepper
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons sliced in half (creating 4 halves)
Instructions
- Mix the seasonings together in a small bowl and set them aside.
- Pound the chicken flat with a mallet using plastic wrap.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- While the pan is getting hot, season the chicken on one side. Place the chicken in the pan season side down. Let the chicken cook for 5 minutes or until it has gained some color.
- Now flip the chicken and season the other side. Let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to medium and allow the chicken to cook until it is cooked through. This should about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and plate it.
- In the same pan, place the lemon halves cut side down and allow them to cook until the lemons start to char. Once the lemons have the right amount of char to your liking, remove and plate with the chicken.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 288Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 800mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 39g