Skillet Citrus Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• 1.75 lbs chicken tenderloins )
• 2 Tbsp olive oil,
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 Tbsp butter,
• 3 garlic cloves,
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp orange zest
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and warm 1 Tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken tenders, then place half of them in the pan. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 2 – 3 minutes per side. Move the cooked chicken to a plate, tent it with aluminum foil, and cook the remaining half of the chicken tenders the same way. Transfer those to the plate as well.
2. In the empty skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter. Add the garlic and sauté for 15 seconds, then add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring the entire time.
3. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, orange juice, and lemon juice while stirring continuously, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan as you go. Let the mixture come to a simmer and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until it has reduced and thickened a bit.
4. Stir in the remaining 2 Tbsp butter, along with the orange zest and lemon zest. Add the chicken back to the skillet, turn it in the sauce, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve right away.