Enjoy a meal that stands out with our Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders, offering a perfect balance of succulent chicken enrobed in a luxurious garlic butter sauce.
Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
Elevate your dinner with our Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders recipe, a unique blend of juicy chicken and rich flavors that promises to satisfy your cravings. In less than 30 minutes, you'll serve a dish that's bursting with a harmonious duo of garlic's aroma and butter's silky touch, seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients:
- Chicken tenders (thawed if using frozen)
- Butter and olive oil (You can substitute olive oil with any neutral oil)
- Fresh garlic (or 1 and a half teaspoon of jarred garlic for every fresh garlic clove)
- Salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions:
- In a pan or skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to melt.
- Season the chicken tenders with paprika, salt, and pepper, then add them to the pan.
- Cook the chicken tenders for 3 minutes on each side (make sure to season each side as you cook).
- Push the chicken tenders to one side of the pan, then add the remaining butter and the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and continue cooking for another minute.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to deglaze the pan, scraping off any bits stuck to the bottom to incorporate into the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves, and serve warm.
Top Tips:
- Be careful not to overcook the garlic, as it cooks very quickly (about 30-60 seconds) and burnt garlic can taste bitter.
- Avoid overcooking the chicken tenders to prevent them from becoming stringy, dry, and tough.
- Deglazing the pan with a splash of water helps to incorporate all the flavorful bits into the sauce.
Serving Suggestions:
- Garlic butter pasta pairs exceptionally well with these tenders.
- Homemade coleslaw, oven-baked French fries, red potato salad, basil pesto, homemade Caesar salad, or Chick-Fil-A Sauce are great on the side.
Enjoy preparing this delicious and straightforward garlic butter chicken tenders recipe! It’s perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
