Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders (The Best!)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    3 people

  • Calories

    319 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

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!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. Season the chicken tenders with smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, then set aside.
  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet (preferred) over high heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter melts and begins to sizzle, add the chicken tenders. Cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes, then flip and cook the other side.
  3. Push the chicken tenders to the side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, followed by the minced garlic, to the empty space in the skillet. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over 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 both sides. Add the chopped parsley and stir to combine well. Turn off the heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges. Squeeze the lemon juice on top before serving.

Notes

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

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3people Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 137mg (46%) Sodium 180mg (8%) Potassium 630mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 1380IU (28%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 3people
Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Potassium 630mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 1380IU 28%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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