For the Chicken:

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:

• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp hot sauce

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Pasta:

• 12 oz (340 g) linguine

• 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Optional: parsley and lemon wedges for garnish