Pan-searing chicken tenders locks in moisture while crisping up the outside.

It’s a winning recipe for a busy or lazy night.

Sprinkle with lemon zest, paprika, salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly.

a recipe photo of the Easy Chicken Tenders

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Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Transfer to a large plate.

Do not wipe the pan clean.

the ingredients to make the Easy Chicken Tenders

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Reduce heat to medium.

Spoon the garlic mixture over the chicken.

Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

a step in making the Easy Chicken Tenders

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Frequently Asked Questions

Chicken is a wonderfulsource of complete protein.

Yes, we do not use flour to coat the chicken in this recipe, which keeps it gluten-free.

Yes, you’re free to substitute chicken breast meat for tenders.

a step in making the Easy Chicken Tenders

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

We skip the marinating process to make this recipe ready in 20 minutes.

This is a great recipe to experiment with citrus.

Some of our favorites areRoasted Fingerling PotatoesandBalsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli.

a step in making the Easy Chicken Tenders

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

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