Introduction
If you’re craving a quick, flavorful, and juicy chicken dish, these Zesty Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders are perfect! Marinated in fresh lemon juice, garlic, and butter, these golden, pan-seared tenders are bright, zesty, and incredibly tender.
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, meal prep, or a refreshing summer meal, this recipe is easy to make in under 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice, veggies, or pasta!
Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenders
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
Zest of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon slices for serving (optional)
Preparation
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Advertisement:
Thanks for your SHARES!
Cheesy Pork Chop Casserole Recipe
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
No Bake Lemon Dessert Lasagna
12 Years After Abandoning Us, My Ex-Husband Called Demanding to Speak to Our Daughter—His Reason Left Me Speechless
How to clean the oven in 5 minutes: goodbye grease and dirt with the aluminum trick
GOODBYE WRINKLED GARMENTS, POUR THIS INTO THE WASHING MACHINE: BETTER THAN THE IRON
Crispy French Fries and Cheese Sauce
Tried this out twice and it was a hit on both occasions! Eager to make it once more.
HomeI was instantly hooked when I stated this. Now I can’t get enough of this dish
