Description

Cowboy Butter Chicken is a deliciously rich and flavorful dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked in a fragrant, buttery herb sauce. Combining fresh garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and a hint of red pepper flakes with lemon juice, this recipe offers a perfect balance of savory and zesty flavors. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, this skillet-cooked dish is sure to impress your family or guests with its mouthwatering aroma and juicy texture.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste

Cowboy Butter Sauce

1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
Melt the Butter: Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter until it becomes bubbly, preparing the base for the sauce.
Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring continuously for about 1 minute until the garlic releases its fragrant aroma without browning.
Cook the Chicken: Lay the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook each side for 5-7 minutes until the chicken develops a golden-brown crust and is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
Add Herbs and Spices: Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes over the cooked chicken. Drizzle the lemon juice evenly on top to add brightness.
Coat the Chicken: Using a spoon, baste the chicken breasts with the buttery herb mixture, ensuring every piece is well-coated and flavorful.
Simmer: Let the chicken simmer gently in the skillet for an additional 2-3 minutes so that it can absorb the aromatic flavors of the sauce.
Remove from Heat: Take the skillet off the heat and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes to retain its juices.
Slice and Serve: Slice the chicken breasts diagonally and serve them on plates, drizzling the rich cowboy butter sauce and garnishing with lemon wedges alongside.

Notes

For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the butter sauce.
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted if fresh are unavailable (use about a third of the amount).
Serve Cowboy Butter Chicken with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables to complete your meal.
Ensure the chicken is cooked to the proper internal temperature for safe consumption.