Flavor-packed, tender, and juicy are some words to describe these Pan Seared Chicken Tenders. They are ready in 15 minutes. Isn't this what dinner dreams are made of?
Thoroughly pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl mix together the salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley flakes.
Sprinkle the seasoning evenly on both sides of the chicken tenders then rub the seasoning on the chicken using finger tips.
Place the skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil. Heat up for 2 minutes.
Add the seasoned chicken tenders to the skillet pressing each chicken tender onto the skillet.
Cook on one side for about 4 minutes then flip to the other side and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Dot the pan with thye butter and let the butter melt. Spoon the melted butter over the chicken tenders.
Serve chicken tenders warm with your favorite side dish.
Notes
1. Tip: Patting the chicken dry with paper towels helps the chicken sear properly.2. Chicken: Feel free to cut boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts into strips and use those instead.3. Seasoning: Experiment with other kinds of seasoning like Italian seasoning or lemon pepper seasoning.4. Storage: Store pan-seared chicken tenders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store in an airtight bag or container in the freezer for up to 3 months.