Description
A creamy and spicy chicken dish that combines traditional butter chicken with a cowboy twist, offering a rich and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Spices: paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley for garnish)
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and spices generously.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter.
- Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown, then set aside.
- Add more butter to the skillet, stir in spices and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and lemon juice, whisk together until mixed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
Using bone-in chicken thighs enhances the flavor. For a smoky flavor, add smoked paprika. Perfectly pairs with coconut rice or garlic naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg