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chicken breast tenderloin recipes

This Garlic Butter Chicken Breast Tenderloin recipe is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken is tender and juicy, sautéed to perfection and coated with a flavorful garlic butter sauce. It's easy to make and sure to impress!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 meat mallet optional
  • 1 tongs
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins Approximately 900 grams.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ stick.
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Optional.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley chopped For garnish.

Instructions
 

  • If the tenderloins are uneven in size, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, season the chicken breast tenderloins with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and paprika. Make sure to coat evenly.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Let the butter melt and become bubbly.
  • Add the seasoned chicken tenderloins to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side without moving them.
  • Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and are golden brown.
  • In the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Stir gently for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and lemon juice. Toss the chicken in the garlic butter until well coated.
  • Plate the chicken tenderloins, drizzling the garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
You can also add a splash of white wine to the skillet after cooking the chicken for extra flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.