Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a buttery, garlic-infused sauce. It’s perfect for a hearty meal and is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter divided into two portions
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and sear each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, then pour the garlic butter sauce over it.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and thyme, then drizzle with lemon juice.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the garlic butter sauce. Pair this chicken with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken, chicken recipes, buttery chicken, homemade chicken, American cuisine