Crispy Cowboy Butter Chicken Recipe with Garlic Herbs (Print Version)
Cowboy butter chicken with garlic herbs creates the most flavorful crispy chicken. Easy one-pan recipe with compound butter sauce everyone loves.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 -
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Fresh Herb Blend
04 -
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 -
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
06 -
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Flavor Enhancers
07 -
1 lemon, zested and juiced
08 -
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
09 -
1 teaspoon salt
→ Finishing Touches
10 -
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 -
Extra herbs for garnish
12 -
Crusty bread for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 -
Pat chicken thighs completely dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
03 -
Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and sear for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
04 -
Flip chicken and add dollops of cowboy butter around the pan. Spoon melted butter over chicken.
05 -
Transfer pan to 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 -
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then spoon remaining pan butter over chicken before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't move the chicken while searing—patience gives you perfect crispy skin.
02 -
Extra cowboy butter keeps for weeks in the fridge and makes any meal better.
03 -
Room temperature butter mixes much easier than cold butter for smooth cowboy butter.
04 -
Resting the chicken for 5 minutes keeps all the juices in the meat where they belong.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Cast iron skillet or heavy oven-safe pan
02 -
meat thermometer
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 485 kcal
Total Fat: 38 g
Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
Protein: 32 g