Easy Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders

Easy Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup chicken broth
• Juice of 1 large lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Season the chicken – Sprinkle chicken tenders with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
2. Heat oil & butter – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp butter and olive oil.
3. Sear the chicken – Add chicken tenders and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Make the sauce – In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tbsp butter and stir in chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any bits from the pan.
5. Coat the chicken – Return the tenders to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let them simmer for another 2 minutes.
6. Garnish & serve – Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm!

These lemon butter chicken tenders are juicy, flavorful, and perfect with rice, pasta, or veggies! 😍😋