Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders 🍋🧈

Zesty Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders 🍋🧈

A quick and flavorful dish with tender, juicy chicken coated in a buttery lemon sauce! Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs chicken tenders

3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 tsp lemon zest

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Season the Chicken:

In a bowl, mix chicken tenders with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon zest.

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:

Heat 2 tbsp butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove from the pan.

3️⃣ Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:

In the same pan, melt the remaining 1 tbsp butter.

Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Pour in lemon juice, stir well, and let it simmer for 1 minute.

4️⃣ Combine & Serve:

Return chicken to the pan, coat in the sauce, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, pasta, or veggies!

 Tip: Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick!