Chicken tenders are known as chicken mini fillets in the UK. Many people think that chicken tenders are just thin strips of chicken breast. But a chicken tender is a cut of meat found underneath and attached to the chicken breast, it’s the most tender part of the chicken breast even though it’s so small. Every chicken has 2 tenders, they’re moist and tender when cooked properly.
Chicken Tenders Recipe
Healthier chicken tenders cooked in a simple delicious sauce. The chicken tenderloins turn out so tender, juicy, succulent, and flavorful.
Course: Main Course Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter divided
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 pound (450g) chicken tenderloins (chicken mini fillets)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped - for garnish
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced or crushed
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 (that's where all of the good flavor is).
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves, and serve warm.
Notes
- Don't overcook the garlic. Garlic cooks very quickly (about 30-60 seconds), and burnt garlic tastes terrible so keep an eye on it as you cook.
- Don't overcook the chicken tenders, they cook so quickly and if they're overcooked they can turn out stringy, dry, and tough. They are ready when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- To create a flavorful sauce, make sure to deglaze the pan with a splash of water as that's where the flavor is.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
