Description
This Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken is rich, buttery, and packed with garlic and herbs. Juicy chicken breasts are seared and smothered in a flavorful cowboy butter sauce, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, chives, red pepper flakes, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and pour the cowboy butter sauce over the chicken.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Spoon extra sauce over the chicken before serving.
- Serve with rice, potatoes, pasta, or vegetables to enjoy the buttery sauce.
Notes
For added richness, add 1 tablespoon honey to the sauce. You can also grill the chicken and brush with cowboy butter for a smoky version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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