Cowboy Butter Chicken
A comforting and exciting dish bursting with flavors from rich butter, zesty garlic, and a hint of spice, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets or even-sized pieces)
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the chicken
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill or chives, chopped optional
- 2 tablespoons Juice of 1 lemon about
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese to taste optional, for extra richness
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and dill or chives before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, add a splash of white wine and consider customizing with sautéed mushrooms or spinach. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the creamy sauce.