Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 1 tablespoon dried parsley
– 1 tablespoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
– Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Creating Mouthwatering Cowboy Butter Chicken is a breeze when you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Make Butter Mixture: In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried parsley, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
4. Coat Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
5. Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
6. Uncover and Continue Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
7. Baste: Halfway through baking, baste the chicken with the melted butter in the pan to keep it moist.
8. Rest Chicken: Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for added color and flavor.
10. Serve: Plate the chicken and drizzle some of the buttery sauce over the top.
These straightforward steps will guide you to create this incredible dish that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 45g
- Protein: 35g