Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders

Easy recipes like this are just the best go-to. These chicken strips can be ready in 15 minutes! You can still have a great-tasting dish that all ages will love, with only a handful of everyday ingredients and a quick prep. These lemon chicken tenders would pair super well with rice or a light pasta dish. Just load up the garlic, be sure to only use tablespoons of fresh lemon zest juice and parsley, and don’t go skimpy on the butter (it makes up most of the sauce and flavor). Use more juice and zest for a more lemony flavor, increase your garlic powder, and add parmesan cheese for even more goodness. Need more bite for your taste? Try lemon pepper chicken tenders! Just add lemon pepper seasoning to your butter sauce. Like it a little sweeter? Stir in some honey into the lemon butter bowl for a honey lemon sauce. Pair them with a quick couscous, roasted vegetables, our favorite parmesan potatoes, no kneaded bread, or a simple side salad for a tasty weeknight meal.

Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders or tenderloins (note that they may be smaller than those pictured, that’s fine) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp each dried oregano, thyme and paprika 1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 Tbsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp minced parsley

Substitute for Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders

Rather than using tenders or chicken tenderloins, you can slice skinless chicken breasts into strips for this recipe. Slice chicken across on a bias into strips about 1 inch thick (if they are thicker chicken breasts cook time may need to increase slightly).

How to Tell When Chicken Tenders Are Done?

As with any chicken recipe, the best way to test for doneness for tenders or tenderloins is to use an instant-read food thermometer (rather than just judging by interior color). It should test to 165 in the center of the thickest portion.