Description
Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders are a delicious way to elevate your weeknight meals. This recipe is quick to cook and packed with flavor, making it a perfect family-friendly dinner option. Enjoy tender, juicy chicken bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or fresh herbs like parsley)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken tenders to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Sprinkle the dried Italian herbs over the tenders about a minute before they are done cooking.
- Baste the chicken tenders continuously with the garlic butter sauce in the pan.
- Remove the chicken tenders from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce over the chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh garlic.
- Allow the chicken tenders to rest after cooking to keep them juicy.
- Experiment with other spices or marinades for variations.
- These tenders can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: N/A