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Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders

Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
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These Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders are a quick and flavorful dinner option featuring juicy, tender chicken strips cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and family-friendly meals that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken tenders

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Garnishes (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken Tenders: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels to ensure they sear beautifully without steaming, and lightly season them on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt the Butter and Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Cook the Chicken Tenders: Place the chicken tenders in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, occasionally spooning the garlic butter over them for extra flavor.
  4. Finish with Fresh Parsley and Lemon: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice over the chicken for a fresh, zesty lift.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the garlic butter chicken tenders immediately while they’re juicy and warm, ready to impress your taste buds.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken tenders are similar in size for even cooking.
  • Use fresh minced garlic rather than garlic powder for optimal flavor.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Melt butter over medium heat to prevent burning the garlic.
  • Let chicken rest a minute before serving to keep it moist.

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Keywords: garlic butter chicken, chicken tenders, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, family friendly, gluten free

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