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Cowboy Butter Chicken

Seared chicken with a savory-sweet butter sauce built on garlic, spices, and aromatics. Served over a swappable starch or vegetable base for versatile weeknight meals.

40
min
4
servings
663
kcal
47g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

1

Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.

2

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once foaming, add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate.

3

In the same skillet (do not wipe), reduce heat to medium. Add diced red onion and cook 2 minutes until beginning to soften.

4

Add minced garlic and paprika, stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5

Pour in chicken broth and honey, scraping up browned bits from the pan bottom with a wooden spoon. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy.

6

Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer 3–4 minutes until heated through and sauce coats the chicken.

7

Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving bowl or individual plates over your choice of cooked rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onion and serve warm.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories663 kcal
Protein47 g
Carbohydrate76.8 g
Fat19.1 g
Fibre1.6 g
Sodium958.4 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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