Herb Crusted Chicken Texas Roadhouse Copycat Recipe

Name: Herb Crusted Chicken Texas Roadhouse Copycat Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast (about 3 chicken breasts); 1 teaspoon dried dill; 2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoon olive oil (or nonstick spray for grilling); 1 lemon, cut in half

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Texas Roadhouse restaurant is well known for its main course of herb crusted chicken. This flavorful copycat recipe now allows you to make a restaurant-quality meal at home!

The delicious herb crusted chicken is an excellent choice for busy weeknights with a cooking time of less than 10 minutes.

It is a flavorful chicken dish that is sure to make your taste buds happy!

You can cook this delicious recipe on the grill or the stove with minimal difference in cooking time. You will have a crispy texture with either method!

This Texas Roadhouse chicken copycat recipe pairs extremely well with our mashed potatoes or crispy smashed potatoes and our honey garlic green beans. You could always serve it with rolls and cinnamon butter to mimic the experience of being at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant. An amazing dinner idea!

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients needed for herb crusted chicken.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - you can use fresh or frozen chicken breasts for this recipe, however, make sure you safely thaw the chicken beforehand.

Dried dill, basil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and kosher salt - these are the dried herbs and spices you will need to create the herb mixture for the crust of the chicken. You are welcome to swap out some of the dried herbs with fresh herbs as well. This combination of herbs makes for a flavorful dish!

Olive oil or nonstick spray - if you cook the boneless chicken breasts on the skillet, use some extra virgin olive oil to help prevent any sticking. You can also brush the chicken with a little bit of oil to help the herbs stick better if needed. If you are cooking the chicken on the grill, you can use non-stick cooking spray.

Lemon - you will cut the lemon in half and put it in the pan or on the grill while the chicken cooks to make a caramelized lemon. Then squeeze a little lemon juice right on top of the chicken for some extra flavor—the best part!

See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.

Step by Step Directions

For the full instructions for this herb crusted chicken Texas Roadhouse recipe, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

A parchment-lined baking sheet with 6 pieces of chicken breast.

Begin by cutting each chicken breast in half lengthwise (similar to butterflying, but cutting all the way through so you have two pieces with equal thickness). Place each piece of chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pat dry with a paper towel if needed.

A small bowl with the herb mixture combined together.

In a small bowl, combine all of the spices and mix together until well combined.

A parchment-lined baking sheet with 6 pieces of chicken breast coated in the herb mixture.

Once combined, liberally coat each side of the chicken breasts with the spices. Note that you can brush or lightly spray the chicken with oil to help the spices stick if needed.

An up close shot of herb crusted chicken with one piece cut into slices.

If cooking with a skillet on the stove: Note that you will need to cook the chicken in two batches. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Place one of the lemon halves cut-side down in the skillet to caramelize the lemon.

When the oil is hot, place half of the chicken pieces into the skillet. Cook both sides of the chicken for about 5 minutes, until the chicken is browned and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If the chicken is browned but not yet at temperature, you can reduce the heat to medium to continue cooking the chicken, but prevent burning of the crust. Repeat with the second batch of chicken. Serve with a squeeze of the sauteed lemon.

If cooking on the grill: heat the grill to medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray, and place the lemon halves cut side down on the grill. Next, place the chicken on the grill, and reduce to medium heat. Cook each side for about 3-5 minutes, until the chicken is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve with a squeeze of the grilled lemon.

Tips & Variations

Cutting the chicken breasts in half lengthwise will help to even out the thickness of your chicken breasts and allow the chicken to cook more evenly. You can also pound it with a meat mallet to create more tender chicken breasts.

An easy way to help the chicken stay juicy is to let the meat rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes before cutting. This allows the juices of the chicken to redistribute before it is cut—this and cooking just to temperature is the best way to ensure tender meat!

FAQ

How should I store leftovers?

For best results, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Alternatively you could also store on a plate covered with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. We recommend eating leftovers within 3-4 days.

Can I cook this recipe in the oven or the air fryer?

Sure! While we have not tested these alternative methods, we believe it would produce similar results for a great recipe.

Is it (GF/DF/V/VG)?

This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. It is not vegan or vegetarian.