Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders are a crowd-pleasing delight that wraps you in savory goodness. Perfectly seared and bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, these tender bites are not only easy to make but also visually stunning on any dining table. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe guarantees comfort and satisfaction with every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (plus lemon wedges for serving)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season & Sear Tenders: Pat tenders dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tenders for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown (165°F).
- Melt Garlic Butter: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 3 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and foamy.
- Baste Chicken: Pour in broth and lemon juice. Spoon the bubbling garlic herb butter continuously over the tenders for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper, and serve warm with lemon wedges and pan sauce!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg