Description

Cowboy Butter Chicken is a flavorful and juicy skillet-cooked chicken dish topped with a savory, herb-infused butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe showcases boneless, skinless chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and finished with a zesty, garlicky cowboy butter made from fresh herbs and spices. Ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner, it combines simple ingredients to create a rich and delicious meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (About 6 oz each)
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Olive oil

Cowboy Butter Sauce

0.5 cup Unsalted butter (Softened)
3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
2 tbsp Fresh parsley (Chopped)
1 tbsp Fresh chives (Chopped)
1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp Lemon juice
0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black pepper

For Serving (Optional)

Extra fresh herbs (As desired)
Lemon wedges (As desired)
Red pepper flakes (As desired)

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Instructions

Rest Chicken: Allow the chicken breasts to come to room temperature by resting them briefly, ensuring even cooking.
Prepare Cowboy Butter Sauce: In a bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, fresh thyme leaves, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides for enhanced flavor.
Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering to prepare for searing the chicken.
Sear Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the hot skillet and sear until golden brown on one side, about 4-5 minutes.
Flip and Cook Through: Flip the chicken breasts and continue cooking until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about another 5-6 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through and juicy.
Add Cowboy Butter: Immediately after cooking, top each chicken breast with a generous dollop of the prepared cowboy butter sauce, allowing it to melt over the hot chicken.
Rest Before Serving: Let the chicken rest in the skillet for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute and the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for the best flavor in the cowboy butter sauce.
Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
The cowboy butter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before use.
Serve with lemon wedges and extra fresh herbs for added zest and presentation.
If you prefer more heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes to taste.