Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders — A MF’er in da Kitchen– LIVE!
These Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders are tender, juicy, and seared to golden perfection! Chef Trips brings the heat with paprika, Italian herbs, and garlic sizzling in a buttery olive oil blend. A quick deglaze captures all those rich, savory pan drippings, making every bite beautifully bold.Perfect for a weeknight dinner, protein-packed lunch, or even meal prep, these tenders are bursting with flavor and ready in under 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve warm for a simple, satisfying, and BEAUTIFUL dish you’ll crave again and again!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of Olive oil
- 2 tbsp of Butter divided
- 1 lb of Chicken breasts cut into tenders
- 2 tsp of Paprika
- ½ tsp of Salt
- ¼ tsp of Black pepper
- 4 cloves of minced or crushed Garlic
- 1 tsp of Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Add olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan/skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken tenders, season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 3 minutes on each side (season each side as you cook).
- Make room for the garlic, melt the remaining butter, and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Season with Italian seasoning, and cook for one more minute.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan to deglaze it, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- ENJOY!