15-Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken breast tenders or thin chicken strips
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter(optional)
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat chicken dry, then season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mince the garlic and grate the Parmesan.

2. 2

   Cook (5 minutes): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

3. 3

   Finish: Reduce heat to low. Add butter (if using) and garlic to the skillet and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, then toss with Parmesan until glossy and melted. Serve immediately.