Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken is a tantalizing dish that elevates your weeknight dinners with tender chicken enveloped in a creamy, flavorful sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines rich butter, aromatic garlic, and zesty lemon, providing an irresistible blend of spices that will leave everyone craving more. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or meal prepping for the week, Cowboy Butter Chicken pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, or even tacos for a delightful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt half the butter until bubbling. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Lower heat and add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in cayenne pepper and lemon juice, then return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg