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Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders

Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
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Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders feature tender, juicy chicken strips seared to golden perfection and tossed in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley. Perfect for quick family dinners, meal prep, or as a versatile protein addition to salads and wraps, this simple yet flavorful dish is ready in under 30 minutes and sure to please all ages.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb fresh chicken tenders
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenders in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken tenders to the skillet. Toss them gently in the garlic butter sauce, making sure each piece is coated. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and sprinkle chopped parsley over the top.
  5. Serve Warm: Let the chicken sit in the buttery sauce for a minute, then transfer to a plate and serve immediately for best flavor and juiciness.

Notes

  • Let chicken tenders sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary to avoid steaming.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best bright and pungent flavor.
  • Keep heat moderate when sautéing garlic to avoid bitterness.
  • Add lemon juice last to preserve its fresh zing.
  • Let chicken rest for a minute after cooking to lock in juices.

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