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Cowboy Butter Chicken Recipe

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Cowboy Butter Chicken is a flavorful, buttery skillet dish featuring juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a rich garlic-herb butter sauce with fresh parsley, thyme, and a zesty lemon kick. Perfect for a comforting yet elegant dinner served with rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Butter Sauce

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Pat the chicken breasts dry thoroughly using paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
  2. Cooking the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt half of the butter. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook each side for 5 to 7 minutes until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Making the Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Adding Herbs and Lemon: Stir in the chopped parsley, thyme, and lemon juice into the skillet, mixing well to combine the flavors into the buttery sauce.
  5. Combining Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the garlic herb butter sauce generously over the chicken, letting it simmer together for an additional 2 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors.
  6. Serving: Serve the Cowboy Butter Chicken hot, garnished with extra fresh parsley if desired. This dish pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables to complete your meal.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken breasts are patted dry to get a nice sear and prevent steaming.
  • Use fresh herbs for the most vibrant flavors.
  • Adjust lemon juice quantity to your preferred level of zesty brightness.
  • Butter can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter version, though the flavor profile will change.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts; ensure an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.

Keywords: Chicken, Butter Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Skillet Chicken, Easy Dinner, Herb Butter Sauce

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