Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice
A savory side dish made with long grain rice, onions, chicken broth, soy sauce, butter, and spices. This bold, flavorful rice is inspired by Texas Roadhouse and pairs beautifully with chicken, pork, or beef.
10 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups long grain white rice rinsed
- 2 medium yellow onions finely diced
- 4 cups chicken broth regular, not low-sodium
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste (optional)
- ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
Sauté the Base:
- In a medium stockpot, melt the butter and add the olive oil over medium heat. Once heated, add the rinsed rice and diced onions. Stir frequently and cook for approximately 6 minutes, or until the onions are softened and the rice begins to toast lightly.
Incorporate the Liquids and Spices:
- Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Simmer the Rice:
- Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a low boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low or medium-low. Cover the pot and allow the rice to simmer gently for 20 minutes. Monitor the moisture level and, if necessary, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to prevent the rice from drying out before it is fully cooked.
Season and Garnish:
- Taste the rice and adjust seasoning by adding salt only if necessary. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve:
- Fluff the rice gently and serve warm. This dish pairs wonderfully with chicken, pork, or beef entrées.
Notes
To make this dish gluten-free, substitute the soy sauce with a gluten-free alternative such as tamari or coconut aminos. Ensure that all other ingredients, particularly the chicken broth, are certified gluten-free as well.