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Close-up of cubed chicken smothered in a thick, rich orange-colored cowboy butter sauce and garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and parsley.

Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken

A rich, flavorful, and buttery chicken dish inspired by cowboy butter — loaded with herbs, garlic, lemon, and a touch of heat. Perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 355
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Cowboy Butter Chicken Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cut into medium cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp honey

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add paprika, smoked paprika, chili flakes, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and honey. Stir for 30 seconds to combine.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and coat well in the cowboy butter sauce.
  6. Stir in parsley, chives, and cilantro. Simmer for an additional 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Serve warm with rice, pasta, potatoes, or bread.