Cowboy Butter Chicken
A comforting dish featuring succulent chicken breasts with a rich, buttery, spicy herb-infused sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chopped parsley, chives, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Pour the cowboy butter mixture over the chicken.
- Add the juice of one fresh lemon over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
Make sure to not overcook the chicken; using a meat thermometer is recommended. For a dairy-free version, use olive oil or a vegan butter substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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