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Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken
Boneless, marinated chicken breast seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then flame-grilled and served with a caramelized lemon for extra flavor. Served with choice of two sides.
About Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken
Herb Crusted Chicken is the quiet professional of the menu: a chicken breast coated in an herb and spice crust, grilled until the outside toasts and the inside stays juicy, $15.49 with two sides at 260 calories. No cheese, no gravy, no apology, and none needed.
It exists for the diner who wants an actual recipe on the plate rather than plain grilled chicken, while keeping the calorie line nearly as low. With green beans and steamed vegetables the whole dinner lands around 550 calories, which makes it the go-to for anyone eating at the Roadhouse more than once a week and admitting it.
Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken Calories
260calories
Per standard serving of Herb Crusted Chicken ($15.49). A single Herb Crusted Chicken is best enjoyed shared or as part of a full meal.
* Calorie values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken at Home
A pressed-on herb crust over grilled chicken, done in twenty minutes with a spice rack and honesty.
Ingredients
4 servings
Chicken & Crust
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper, coarse
Instructions
0 of 3 steps
- 1Pound breasts to even 3/4 inch. Oil them lightly. · 5 min
- 2Mix all herbs and spices and press the blend onto both sides like a crust, not a sprinkle. · 4 minTip: Press until the surface looks green-flecked all over; a shy coating grills off.
- 3Grill over medium-high 6 to 7 minutes per side to 160°F, resting to 165°F. · 14 min
Pro Tips
- Medium-high, not maximum: dried herbs scorch over raging heat.
- Rest 5 minutes; lean chicken punishes the impatient.
- Double the spice blend and jar it, it keeps a month.
Variations
Lemon Herb
Add lemon zest to the crust and finish with a squeeze off the grill.
Oven Method
425°F for 18 to 20 minutes on a rack, same crust.
Serving Ideas
- Green beans and steamed broccoli for the full lean plate.
- Sliced over a house salad as a dressing-optional protein.
- Meal-prep gold: grill four, eat all week.
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★ PopularFrom $14.49Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Herb Crusted Chicken?
$15.49 with your choice of two sides.
How many calories does it have?
260 calories for the chicken, among the three leanest entrées on the menu.
What is in the herb crust?
A blend of dried herbs, garlic, and cracked spices toasted onto the breast on the grill.
Is it spicy?
No, herby and savory with black pepper warmth, nothing hot.
What sides keep this plate light?
Green beans at 100 calories and steamed vegetables at 190 hold the full dinner near 550.