Skillet Citrus Chicken Tenders PT30M https://img3.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1101/7d/a/073051/300x200x90.jpg 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. 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. lemon zest 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 tbsp. orange zest 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp. butter, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1.75 lbs chicken tenderloins (I just sliced chicken breasts into strips)
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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.
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Skillet Citrus Chicken Tenders
    01 Information
    • Grade easy
    • Serving 4 servings
    • Prep Time 15 Mins
    • Cook Time 15 Mins
    • Total Time 30 Mins
    02 Ingredients
      • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
      • 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
      • 2 tsp. lemon zest
      • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
      • 1 tbsp. orange zest
      • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
      • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
      • 3 garlic cloves, minced
      • 3 tbsp. butter, divided
      • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
      • 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
      • 1.75 lbs chicken tenderloins (I just sliced chicken breasts into strips)
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    03 Method
    • Step 1
      Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Step 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.
    • Step 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.
    • Step 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.
    • Step 5
      Slowly pour in chicken broth, orange juice and lemon juice while scrapping up browned bits from bottom of pan and stirring constantly.
    • Step 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.
    • Step 7
      Return chicken to skillet, toss with sauce and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
    04 Author
    Ellie Ellie
    1078 Recipes
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