Description
Delicious Cowboy Butter Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken breasts with a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, smoked paprika, and a hint of sweetness from honey. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, you’ll want to make this recipe a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out.
- Preheat a pan over medium heat and melt 1/4 cup of butter. Sear chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in smoked paprika, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and remaining butter. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg