Cowboy Butter Chicken
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts slathered in a rich, buttery blend of garlic and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped chives, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and spread the cowboy butter mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Great served with a refreshing salad, roasted vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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