Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken is tender, juicy chicken smothered in a rich, savory butter sauce loaded with garlic, herbs, and a touch of heat. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley or 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme, parsley, chili flakes, and lemon juice. Stir for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour the cowboy butter sauce evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for a golden finish.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides, spooning extra butter sauce over the chicken.
Notes
This recipe pairs well with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad. Adjust chili flakes for desired spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cowboy butter chicken, garlic herb chicken, easy chicken dinner