Description
A flavorful and comforting dish featuring succulent chicken thighs smothered in a rich, smoky butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks, optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons cowboy butter (homemade spicy, smoky butter sauce)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until it shimmers.
- Sear the chicken: Carefully place the chicken in the skillet skin-side down and let it sear for about 5-7 minutes.
- Flip and cook: Flip the chicken over and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Add the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate the cowboy butter: Lower the heat and pour in the cowboy butter, letting it melt and coat the chicken.
- Season and baste: Sprinkle the smoked paprika and chili powder over the chicken and baste with the sauce.
- Finishing touches: Allow the chicken to soak up the sauce for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve up: Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and drizzle with extra sauce before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh herbs. Serve with sides like creamy mashed potatoes or vibrant salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cowboy butter, chicken, weeknight dinner, comfort food, easy recipe