Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders in Lemon Sauce
These 30-minute lemon pepper chicken tenders are sautéed until golden, sprinkled with homemade lemon pepper seasoning and finished in a fresh and tangy pan sauce for serving.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins about 12 pieces
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 scallions sliced
Instructions
- Trim any visible white tendons from the chicken tenderloins. In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine the flour and 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Add the chicken, seal the bag, and shake until the tenderloins are evenly coated. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shake off any excess flour from the tenderloins and place them in the pan in a single layer. Sauté for about 1-1/2 minutes per side, until golden.Note: Overcrowding the pan will prevent browning so if the tenders don’t all fit comfortably, sautéing in two batches is recommended.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the lemon juice and chicken broth to the pan, then sprinkle the lemon-pepper seasoning evenly over the chicken. Use tongs to turn the tenderloins a few times, coating them with the sauce.
- Let the chicken simmer for 1-1/2 minutes. Turn the pieces over, add the scallions, and continue cooking for another 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from the heat, plate the chicken, spoon the sauce over the top, and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 3pieces | Calories: 301 | Total Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 498mg | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 32g