Tender Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders Recipe

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:

1. In a pan or skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to melt.
2. Season the chicken tenders with paprika, salt, and pepper, then add them to the pan.
3. Cook the chicken tenders for 3 minutes on each side (make sure to season each side as you cook).
4. 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.
5. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and continue cooking for another minute.
6. Add 2 tablespoons of water to deglaze the pan, scraping off any bits stuck to the bottom to incorporate into the sauce.
7. 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.