Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken: The Best Comfort Dish
A delicious and comforting chicken dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the spices and lemon juice, stirring well.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the butter mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg