Cowboy Butter Chicken

Directions

  1. 1To a hot pan, turn off the heat and remove from heat, then add the butter, making sure it is soft and not completely melted.
  2. 2To a hot pan, turn off the heat and remove from heat, then add the butter, making sure it is soft and not completely melted.
  3. 3To a hot pan, turn off the heat and remove from heat, then add the butter, making sure it is soft and not completely melted.
  4. 4Add minced shallot, minced garlic, dry thyme, chili flakes, smoked paprika, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and salt to the pan.
  5. 5Add minced shallot, minced garlic, dry thyme, chili flakes, smoked paprika, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and salt to the pan.
  6. 6Add minced shallot, minced garlic, dry thyme, chili flakes, smoked paprika, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and salt to the pan.
  7. 7Whisk the ingredients together and put on low heat for one minute.
  8. 8Whisk the ingredients together and put on low heat for one minute.
  9. 9Whisk the ingredients together and put on low heat for one minute.
  10. 10Remove the pan from heat and add fresh parsley and green onions, mixing them in.
  11. 11Remove the pan from heat and add fresh parsley and green onions, mixing them in.
  12. 12Remove the pan from heat and add fresh parsley and green onions, mixing them in.
  13. 13Season the chicken with lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, cayenne, salt, and olive oil, then mix to coat the chicken.
  14. 14Season the chicken with lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, cayenne, salt, and olive oil, then mix to coat the chicken.
  15. 15Season the chicken with lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, cayenne, salt, and olive oil, then mix to coat the chicken.
  16. 16In a pan with olive oil, sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked.
  17. 17In a pan with olive oil, sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked.
  18. 18In a pan with olive oil, sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked.
  19. 19Remove the seared chicken to a plate.
  20. 20Remove the seared chicken to a plate.
  21. 21Remove the seared chicken to a plate.
  22. 22Brush the cowboy butter sauce generously onto the chicken.
  23. 23Brush the cowboy butter sauce generously onto the chicken.
  24. 24Brush the cowboy butter sauce generously onto the chicken.
  25. 25Serve the cowboy butter chicken hot, perhaps over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, and enjoy with a cold beer.
  26. 26Serve the cowboy butter chicken hot, perhaps over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, and enjoy with a cold beer.
  27. 27Serve the cowboy butter chicken hot, perhaps over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, and enjoy with a cold beer.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Sticks Butter
  • 1.5 Sticks Butter
  • 1.5 Sticks Butter
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Medium Shallot
  • 1 Medium Shallot
  • 1 Medium Shallot
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 2 Tbsp Green Onions (green part)
  • 2 Tbsp Green Onions (green part)
  • 2 Tbsp Green Onions (green part)
  • 1 Tsp Dry Thyme
  • 1 Tsp Dry Thyme
  • 1 Tsp Dry Thyme
  • 0.5 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 0.5 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 0.5 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 0.5 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 heaping teaspoon Salt
  • 1 heaping teaspoon Salt
  • 1 heaping teaspoon Salt
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken
  • 1.5 tablespoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1.5 tablespoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1.5 tablespoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Equipment

PanWhiskSpatulaBrushPlate

Tips

  • The Cowboy Butter sauce is very versatile and can be served with any meat, rice, or potatoes.
  • You want the butter soft, not completely melted, when adding other ingredients for the sauce.