Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders

These Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders are a family-friendly recipe that everyone will love! The chicken tenders are cooked in homemade garlic butter that makes every bite ultra juicy and flavorful. They’re ready in just 20 minutes with easy cleanup, making it the perfect recipe for busy nights when you need something quick, easy, and versatile!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword garlic butter chicken tenders

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 227kcal

Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

1 pound chicken tenderloins chicken mini fillets
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter divided
5 garlic cloves minced or crushed
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, toss the chicken tenders with paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant (but not browned).
Return the chicken tenders to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to heat through. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot. Great with rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad!

Notes

Use chicken tenders that are similar in size, so they’ll all be done at the same time.
To get the best sear, let the chicken cook without touching it until it naturally releases from the pan. If it doesn’t want to flip, let it cook for a bit longer.
Make sure to deglaze the skillet and scrape up all those bits, as that’s where the best flavor comes from.

Storage & Reheating:

This is a great make-ahead recipe that will last for up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. Once they’ve cooled, store them in an airtight or freezer-safe container.

The chicken tenders are best reheated over low heat in a skillet or microwave. You can add a splash of water or chicken broth to keep the tenders moist, if needed.

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