Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders and Green Beans Skillet

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders and Green Beans Skillet – Absolutely delightful! You will probably end up making this chicken tenders and green beans recipe at least once a week when you realize how much everyone in the whole family loves it! Chicken breast tenderloins and green beans are cooked in one skillet for easy prep and the flavor combination is perfect. With less than 30 minutes of total work, this nourishing chicken dinner will surely find its way into your meal rotation. Enjoy!

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Ingredients list for the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders and Green Beans Skillet

• 2 pounds (900g) chicken tenders, or chicken breasts cut into strips
• 1 pound (450g) of green beans, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided or (ghee for paleo diet)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper
• Juice of 1/2 lemon + lemon slices, for garnish
• 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (we used Sriracha)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley

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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders Recipe

Chicken tenders are tossed with spices and cooked until golden brown. Finish with a simple garlicky, lemon-butter sauce made in the same skillet. With a handful of everyday ingredients and a quick prep, you can have a great-tasting chicken dinner that everyone will love. This effortless chicken recipe is super fast and easy to make!

How to make pan-seared chicken tenders and green beans

The method to cook chicken tenders and green beans with the lemon garlic butter sauce is pretty easy:

• Combine onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, and season chicken tenders. Set aside while you prepare green beans.
• Nuke green beans in the microwave with 1/2 cup of water for 8-10 minutes
• Cook chicken tenders in a skillet with melted butter for 2-3 minutes per side then, until cooked through then set them aside
• In the same skillet melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add chopped parsley, garlic, hot sauce, red crushed chili pepper flakes, and pre-cooked green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add lemon juice and chicken stock and reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes.
• Add the cooked chicken tenders back to the pan and reheat quickly. See the detailed instructions below.

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Directions

1. To make the lemon garlic butter chicken tenders and green bean skillet: In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season chicken breast tenderloins generously with the spice mixture. Set aside while you prepare green beans.

2. Arrange green beans in a microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup (125ml) water. Cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes, until almost done but still crisp.

3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Lay the seasoned chicken tenders in one layer in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes, until cooked through. If chicken browns too quickly, lower the heat. Adjust timing depending on the thickness. Transfer the cooked chicken tenders to a plate and set them aside.

4. In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add chopped parsley, garlic, hot sauce, red crushed chili pepper flakes, and pre-cooked green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until cooked to your liking (keeping them a little crisp, for a nice texture). Add lemon juice and chicken stock and reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.

5. Add the cooked chicken tenders back to the pan with green beans and reheat quickly. Adjust seasoning with pepper and serve the lemon garlic butter chicken tenders and green beans immediately, garnished with more crushed chili pepper, fresh parsley, and a slice of lemon if you like. Enjoy! ❤️

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Tips for the chicken tenders recipe

• Make sure to only use fresh garlic, fresh lemon, and fresh parsley, and don’t be shy on the butter because it makes up most of the sauce.
• Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken tenders. Otherwise, you’ll end up with steamed chicken instead of having this delicious crisp-golden sea. Proceed in batches if necessary, setting cooked chicken tenders aside; you will reheat all of it together with green beans and the lemon garlic butter sauce at the end.

How long to keep the chicken tenders leftovers?

You can keep the garlic butter chicken tenders leftovers for up to 2 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.

What to serve with the chicken tenders and green beans?

While these lemon garlic butter chicken tenders and green beans are a complete meal on their own, your can pair them with a side of couscous, roasted vegetables, cauliflower rice, garlic bread, or a simple side salad.

Can we use chicken breasts instead of chicken tenders?

Absolutely: To make strips for the chicken breasts cut chicken breasts in half, then slice lengthwise to avoid cutting across the fiber. Cutting across the fiber can result in loss of moisture when cooking the chicken. You want your chicken golden brown, but not dried up.

More garlic butter chicken recipes

• Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus
• Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
• Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
• Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet

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