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Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders

Aaron
Tender, juicy chicken strips pan-seared and bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce. A 15-minute dinner perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenders (or breast strips)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
  • Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sear chicken for 3-4 mins per side until golden.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add remaining butter and minced garlic.
  • Spoon foaming butter over chicken for 1 minute to baste.
  • Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Remove the tough white tendon from the tenderloins for the best texture. Spoon the sauce over the chicken just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword easy chicken recipe, Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders, stove top chicken tenders
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