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.

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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.

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Reduce heat to medium.
Spoon the garlic mixture over the chicken.
Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

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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.

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We skip the marinating process to make this recipe ready in 20 minutes.
This is a great recipe to experiment with citrus.
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