One of the greatest chicken tender dishes is chicken tenders. And these Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders are a quick and simple 15-minute dinner for a juicy and quick chicken meal!
Chicken breasts in general, and chicken tenders in particular (they’re the softest part of the breast) are among my favorites!
A chicken tender is…?
Lengthy pieces of flesh are permanently fastened to the bottom of chicken breasts.
There are two tenders in a chicken. They are cut from whole chickens and marketed as tenders instead of chicken breasts.
They are often breaded and fried or baked in the oven to make chicken strips, chicken fingers, or chicken fillets.
Tips from the kitchen
This is one of the greatest recipes for breast tenders!
High heat is ideal for cooking tenders. Sear the tenders on high heat to brown on the exterior while preserving the juice inside.
DO NOT OVERCOOK, otherwise, the texture will become dry and harsh.
Use a cast-iron skillet to ensure consistent heating and heat retention.
To make the chicken juicier, squeeze in some lemon juice.
To make The Best Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
What you need:
- Chicken tenders
- Smoked paprika
- Cayenne powder
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic
- Bottled Italian seasoning (Simply Organic or McCormick brand)
- Salt
- Lemon juice
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Steps To Make The Best Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
Step 1: To boost flavor, sprinkle smoked paprika and cayenne pepper over the chicken tenders. For now, set them aside.
Step 2: Start by melting 3 tablespoons of butter in a heated cast-iron skillet or other heavy pans. Toss the chicken pieces into the butter after it has melted. Then, after one or two minutes of undisturbed cooking, turn and continue cooking.
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Step 3: Put the chicken tenders on one side of the frying pan. Add the remaining garlic and a tablespoon of butter to the pan. Combine the garlic with the Italian seasoning and then sprinkle it over the chicken tenders.
Step 4: In a pan, season the chicken tenders with salt and lemon juice.
and cook them over medium heat until they are browned on both sides.
Add some chopped parsley and stir.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges. Before serving, give it a quick squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken tenders?
For this recipe, you can ABSOLUTELY use chicken breasts in place of chicken tenders. If you’re using standard chicken breasts, chop the flesh into strips like tenders.
Is it good for you?
Breast tenders are exceptionally healthy since they are made of lean white flesh and contain very little fat.
They are also skinless and boneless, as well as have fewer calories due to the lack of skin.
Each serving of this dish contains just 311 calories.
What Should You Serve With Breast Tenders?
Complement this meal with a variety of side dishes. I love pairing this dish with mashed potatoes, green beans, or honey-buttered carrots for a quick and nutritious weekday meal.
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The Best Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- 3 - 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound 0.4 kg chicken tenders
- 3 dashes of cayenne powder
- 1 tsp bottled Italian seasoning Simply Organic or McCormick brand
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- lemon wedges
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Add smoked paprika and cayenne pepper to the chicken tenders for flavor. Put them aside for now.
- Put 3 tablespoons of butter into a hot cast-iron (or other heavy) pan. When the butter is hot and bubbling, throw in the chicken strips. Leave undisturbed for one to two minutes, flip, and continue cooking.
- The chicken tenders should be moved to one side of the pan. Put the remaining tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic into the skillet. Mix the Italian seasoning with the chicken and garlic, then sprinkle it on top of the chicken tenders.
- Cook the chicken tenders in the pan with the salt and lemon juice until they are browned on both sides. Put in some chopped parsley and mix it all. Take it off the fire and serve it with lemon wedges right away. Before serving, give it a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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