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Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice Copycat

A mound of golden yellow Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice served on a white plate, brightly lit by sunlight.
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Make restaurant-style seasoned rice at home that matches the flavor and color of the popular Texas Roadhouse side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the uncooked rice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to toast the rice slightly.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  7. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • Turmeric provides the signature yellow color. Do not skip it if you want the authentic look.
  • Using chicken broth instead of water adds significant depth to the flavor profile.
  • For extra buttery flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of melted butter after fluffing the rice.

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