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Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-10-30 |24 Comments
Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
Photo of Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders - finished dish

Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders

PREP10 min
COOK15 min

Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders are juicy, golden, and packed with savory garlic flavor! This easy skillet recipe comes together in under 30 minutes for a family-friendly dinner.

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat chicken tenders dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Lightly dredge each tender in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. 2
    Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. 3
    Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Stir in garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.
  4. 4
    Return chicken (plus juices) to the skillet. Coat well in the sauce and simmer 1-2 minutes to reheat.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot, spooning garlic butter sauce over the top.

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