Cowboy Butter Chicken
A rich, buttery sauce enveloping tender chicken breasts that transforms simple ingredients into a luscious, crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the buttery mixture over them.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot, drizzled with the remaining buttery sauce.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for better control over flavor. Fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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