Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
Delicious Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders cooked with garlic and butter for a flavorful dish.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter divided
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins (chicken mini fillets)
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan/skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken tenders, season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 3 minutes on each side (season each side as you cook).
- Make room for the garlic, melt the remaining butter, and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Season with Italian seasoning, and cook for one more minute.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan to deglaze it, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves, and serve warm.
Notes
Don’t overcook the garlic. Garlic cooks very quickly (about 30-60 seconds), and burnt garlic tastes terrible. Don’t overcook the chicken tenders; they are ready when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). To create a flavorful sauce, make sure to deglaze the pan with a splash of water as that’s where the flavor is.
Nutrition
Serving: 5ouncesCalories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 33gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 567mgPotassium: 626mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1060IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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