Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rice Recipe

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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rice Recipe

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This spicy, smoky Copycat Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice recipe is the ultimate side dish - perfectly cooked rice every single time with that familar restaurant-quality flavor!

Prep: 10

Cook: 35

Resting Time: 5

Total: 50

Recipe makes approximately 4

Ingredients Needed

2 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed)
½ cup butter
1 medium onion (diced)
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried parsley (or ¼ cup fresh chopped)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat)
4 ½ cups chicken stock (or broth)
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
salt and black pepper (to taste)

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Instructions

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Let it drain.
In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it is foamy.
Add the drained rice and sauté, stirring often, for about 5-7 minutes until the grains turn lightly golden.
Add the diced onion, paprika, garlic powder, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken stock and soy sauce. Stir to combine, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 22-25 minutes (or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender).
Turn off the heat, keep covered and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then season with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve hot.

Recipe Notes

Safety first: Room temperature rice can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, so cool any leftovers down as quickly as possible before refrigerating. Leftover rice should be consumed within 3 days, and heated through properly before eating.

Special diets: This rice recipe is naturally gluten free, just make sure there is not any gluten in any anti-caking agents that might be in your garlic power. You can make this dish vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken, and dairy free / vegan by also subbing out the butter for oil or a plant-based alternative.

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