Description
Healthier chicken tenders cooked in a simple delicious garlic butter sauce. The chicken tenderloins turn out so tender, juicy, succulent, and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter (divided)
- 1 pound (450g) chicken tenderloins
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Add olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan/skillet over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add the chicken tenders, season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3: Cook for 3 minutes on each side (season each side as you cook).
- Step 4: Make room for the garlic, melt the remaining butter, and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Step 5: Season with Italian seasoning, and cook for one more minute.
- Step 6: Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan to deglaze it, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Step 7: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves, and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overcook the garlic as it can become bitter. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Deglaze the pan with water to capture all the flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 ounces
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 567 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 117 mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, chicken tenders, skillet chicken, healthy chicken dinner