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Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders (The Best!)

Chicken tenders with garlic butter is one of the best chicken tender recipes with garlic, butter and spices on skillet. Juicy and easy chicken dinner made in 15 mins!

Course Chicken Recipes
Cuisine Western
Keyword chicken tenders
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 311 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken tenders
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 dashes cayenne powder
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 - 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon bottled Italian seasoning Simply Organic or McCormick brand
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken tenders with smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat up a cast-iron skillet (preferred) on high heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter. As soon as the butter melts and starts to sizzle, add the chicken tenders. Cook uninterrupted for 1-2 minutes, then turn over and start cooking the other side.
  3. Push the chicken tenders to the side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter follow by the minced garlic on the empty space on the skillet. Add the Italian seasoning on top of the chicken tenders and stir to combine well with the chicken and garlic.
  4. Add salt and lemon juice and continue to cook the chicken tenders until they are slightly charred on the both sides. Add the chopped parsley, stir to combine well. Turn off the heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges. Squeeze the lemon juice on top before serving.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.

Nutrition Facts
Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders (The Best!)
Amount Per Serving (3 people)
Calories 311 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 137mg46%
Sodium 179mg8%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 32g64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.