Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken features juicy, tender boneless chicken breasts cooked in a rich, garlicky butter sauce infused with bold herbs, spices, and a touch of heat. This easy skillet meal delivers a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and paprika evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts to flavor the meat thoroughly.
- Melt the butter: Place a skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter until fully liquefied and hot.
- Cook the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through.
- Add aromatics and sauce ingredients: Incorporate minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chili flakes into the skillet with the cooked chicken, stirring to combine flavors.
- Simmer to meld flavors: Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let everything simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and infuse the chicken.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken as a fresh, herbal finish before plating and serving.
Notes
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or corn on the cob for a hearty meal.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level; reduce for a milder dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
