Ingredients
– 1 pound chicken tenders
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Making Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders is easy when you follow these steps:
1. Prep the Chicken: Rinse the chicken tenders under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Season the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the chicken tenders, ensuring they are well-coated.
3. Melt the Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Allow it to bubble slightly but not brown.
4. Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5. Cook Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken tenders to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
6. Add Lemon: Once the chicken is cooked, squeeze the lemon juice over the tenders and sprinkle the lemon zest, stirring to combine everything thoroughly.
7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
This step-by-step guide will help you create these mouthwatering tenders effortlessly. Enjoy the joyous explosion of flavors that this dish has to offer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 36g