Published Nov 14, 2019 Updated Nov 06, 2024
Chicken Tender Recipes
I love chicken breasts, especially chicken tenders because they are the tenderest portion of the chicken breast. What is a chicken tender? They are the long strips of meat attached to the underside of chicken breasts. Every chicken has two tenders. They are often detached from chicken breasts and sold separately as tenderloins. They are commonly used for making chicken strips, chicken fingers or chicken fillets, breaded and deep-fried or baked in the oven.
How To Make Chicken Tenders
This is one of the best breast tender recipes, made in a skillet with spices, garlic butter, salt, lemon juice and herb. While I love them deep-fried, skillet cooking produces juicy and amazing results. I love a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet for this recipe. The perfect heat to cook tenders is high heat. This is an easy chicken tenders recipe and perfect for lunch or dinner. DO NOT overcook because the texture will turn dry and tough.
Cooking Tips
To make your chicken juicy and tender, follow the tips below:
Use a cast-iron skillet because it heats up evenly and retains the heat well. Cook the tenders on high heat so they are seared to brown on the outside while retaining the juice inside. Add lemon juice to the chicken to make them extra juicy.
What To Serve With Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
Serve this dish with side dishes. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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