COWBOY BUTTER CHICKEN LINGUINE

ngredients:

12 oz linguine pasta

1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

1 tsp fresh thyme leave

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil