Irresistible Cowboy Butter Chicken Recipe in 30 Minutes
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A flavorful cowboy butter chicken recipe with a rich, buttery sauce and bold spices.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Grill or sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour cowboy butter sauce over cooked chicken.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes for desired heat.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg