Name: Chicken Tenders Smothered in Lemon and Parsley
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds of boneless chicken tenders; all-purpose flour ( or GF) - for dredging; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 Tbsp. capers; 3/4 cup white wine; 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth; 2 lemons - juiced; 3/4 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley; salt and pepper to taste

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Love Chicken Piccata? Then try these boneless Chicken Tenders Smothered in a delicious Lemon and Parsley sauce. It makes an exquisite dish that can be easily prepared in one skillet. Perfect entrée for a busy weeknight and one that makes dinner a snap!

This chicken recipe makes a satisfying dish and goes perfectly with a side of steamed rice, angel hair pasta with lemon sauce, and even with easy garlic mashed potatoes.

A white deep dish filled with cooked chicken tenders with capers and lemon sauce.

Chicken Tenders Smothered in Lemon and Parsley…

Chicken tenderloins cook up quickly. So I decided to make my favorite chicken piccata using these chicken tenders and smothered them in lemon and parsley sauce. Delish!

Simple ingredients make this chicken dish so flavorful. Sautéing and simmering all the ingredients in one skillet allows all the flavors to infuse into the chicken tenders easily. It’s what truly makes this dish worthy of cooking.

Chicken tenders in an oval serving platter with lemon slices and lemon sauce.

The lemon sauce

The lemon and parsley sauce is what makes these chicken tenders so delicious. Everyone will love them!
You can’t go wrong with this recipe or mess it up. It turns out perfect every time.
Even the leftovers are better the next day, and reheat beautifully!
This easy recipe is adaptable, too!

Ingredients you will need:

chicken tenders (or tenderloins)
fresh parsley
fresh lemons
vegetable or chicken broth
flour or GF flour
capers
white wine

All the ingredients are placed on the table. And, the fully cooked chicken tenders in lemon sauce served in an oval white serving dish.

How To Make Chicken Tenders Smothered in Lemon and Parsley?

There are a few easy steps involved. But before we start, it is best to quickly rinse the chicken and drain them. Then prep and chop some fresh Italian parsley. Next, grab a large skillet and heat olive oil and butter over moderate heat.

Directions To Make It…

STEP 1: Take each chicken tender, one by one, and dredge each in flour, coating both sides. Then add them to the skillet. Sauté for a few minutes, browning the bottoms, then turn them over and sauté the other side for a few minutes.

Steps to dredging chicken tenders in flour, and cooking chicken tenders in a skillet on stove top.

STEP 2: Toss in capers, pour in the wine, and cover with a lid. Simmer for a few minutes.

STEP 3: Uncover, add the lemon juice, chicken broth (or vegetable broth), and lots of freshly chopped parsley. Cover, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes more. Turn off the heat and serve.

Squeezing lemon juice over the skillet white cooking chicken tenders on stove top.

Questions & Tips for Success:

Need more lemon sauce? Sure. Just add in additional lemon juice, white wine, and chicken broth.
Don’t like capers? No problem… omit them and adjust the salt at the end.
Fresh parsley gives this lemon sauce its fresh flavor! So don’t leave it out.
Remember, the longer the chicken sits after it’s been cooked, the more the lemon sauce gets absorbed into the chicken. If this happens, turn on low heat and pour in additional chicken broth.
Also, flour will help thicken the sauce as it simmers. But if you prefer, you can stir in cornstarch ( about 1 teaspoon) into the sauce while it simmers.

What Sides to Serve It With?

Any side will taste even better when it soaks up some of that delicious lemon sauce. So many options to choose from:

Chicken Tenders Smothered in Lemon and Parsley and served in an oval white dish with lemon slices as garnish.

A Delicious Meal…

We bet you will enjoy our chicken recipe as much as we do. Serve this dish with some crusty bread and maybe a light-citrus-flavored white wine, like a Chardonnay.

Best of all, this recipe helps get dinner ready in less than 30 minutes, and your family will love!

ENJOY!!

More Delicious Chicken Recipes…

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Chicken Tenders Smothered in Lemon and Parsley

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Boneless chicken tenders smothered in lemon and parsley sauce is an exquisite dish that is easily prepared in a skillet. An ideal entrée to make for a busy weeknight and one that will quickly get on to the table.

Ingredients

2 pounds of boneless chicken tenders
all-purpose flour ( or GF) - for dredging
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. capers
3/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
2 lemons - juiced
3/4 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet and on low heat, heat olive oil, and butter.
In the meantime, lightly season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Using a small bowl, add some flour and begin to lightly dredge the chicken, coating both sides.
Add chicken to the skillet, raise heat to medium, and brown the chicken, cooking for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Add capers, white wine, and cover. Simmer chicken tenders for about 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover, add vegetable broth, lemon juice, and fresh chopped parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and continue to simmer for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with additional chopped parsley over the entire dish and serve.
Total Cooking Time: 15 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6

Notes

If you prefer more lemon sauce, just add additional 1/4 cup of white wine and additional 1/2 lemon juiced.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 to 6 servings Serving Size: 4 pieces
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 369Total Fat: 16.4gCarbohydrates: 2.2gProtein: 11.7g

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