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!