Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken
A flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich butter sauce with herbs, perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
Cooking Chicken
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 7-9 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Mix well.
- Add melted butter, paprika, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, parsley, chives, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and spices for a few hours. Customize the level of spice by adjusting the cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to your taste. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce for an extra treat.