Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders

Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders

from myketoplate.com
18 min
4 servings

These garlic butter chicken tenders are super juicy, tender, and loaded with flavor. The chicken tenderloins are coated in a flavorful garlic butter mixture and are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup butter unsalted
  • 1 tbsp parsley (to garnish)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the chicken tenders to a large bowl, then sprinkle with the seasoning ingredients.

  2. 2

    Mix until each chicken tender is well coated with seasoning.

  3. 3

    Melt the butter in a large skillet, then cook the chicken tender for about 3 minutes on each side.

  4. 4

    Remove from the pan and set aside.

  5. 5

    Add the butter to the same skillet and cook the minced garlic for 2 minutes until tender.

  6. 6

    Stir in the rest of the ingredients and cook for 30 seconds until everything is well mixed.

  7. 7

    Return the chicken tender to the skillet and cover them with the sauce.

  8. 8

    Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and enjoy.