Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites, featuring tender chicken coated in a rich and zesty butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe combines the bold flavors of garlic, lemon, and spices, creating a dish that’s perfect for any occasion—be it game nights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and other spices. Combine well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg