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Skillet Citrus Chicken Tenders
These quick pan seared chicken tenders are a breeze to make and deliciously tasty! This bright citrusy sauce is bursting with so fresh flavor! Use chicken tenders or slice chicken breasts into strips to make your own.
👥 5 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
olive oil, (divided)2 Tbsp
2
Season both sides of chicken tenders with salt and pepper and add half of them to skillet and cook about ⏱️ 2 - 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
3
Transfer chicken to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and repeat process with remaining half of the chicken tenders. Remove remaining chicken from skillet and transfer to plate also.
4
Melt 1 Tbsp butter in now empty skillet then add garlic and saute ⏱️ 15 seconds then add flour and cook ⏱️ 1 minute, stirring constantly.
butter, (divided)3 Tbsp
5
Slowly pour in chicken broth, orange juice and lemon juice while scrapping up browned bits from bottom of pan and stirring constantly.
fresh lemon juice3 Tbsp
6
Allow mixture to simmer, stirring frequently about ⏱️ 3 minutes, or until reduced and thickened slightly. Stir remaining 2 Tbsp butter, in orange zest and lemon zest.
butter, (divided)3 Tbsporange zest1 Tbsplemon zest2 tsp
7
Return chicken to skillet, toss with sauce and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
316 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
260 mg
protein Content
35 g
cholesterol Content
119 mg
carbohydrate Content
4 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
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