Description
Delight in this comforting Cowboy Butter Chicken, featuring crispy, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich, buttery garlic sauce that’s perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the softened butter with minced garlic, paprika, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth to create your Cowboy Butter.
- Spread the Cowboy Butter mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish, leaving some space between them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your Cowboy Butter Chicken warm!
Notes
Consider serving with mashed potatoes or a fresh garden salad. For a light meal, pair with sautéed green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken, chicken dinner, easy chicken recipe, weeknight meal