Skillet Citrus Chicken Tenders

By Ellie

4 Person

30 Minutes

0 Calories

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.

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)

Method

01

Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02

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.
03

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.
04

Melt 1 Tbsp butter in now empty skillet then add garlic and saute 15 seconds then add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
05

Slowly pour in chicken broth, orange juice and lemon juice while scrapping up browned bits from bottom of pan and stirring constantly.
06

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.
07

Return chicken to skillet, toss with sauce and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

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( By Ellie )

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)

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.

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