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Weeknight Skillet Sazon Chicken Tenders

Golden sazon kissed chicken tenders sizzle in olive oil until juicy inside and beautifully bronzed outside, then a bright pan sauce of scallions, garlic, tomato, and broth blankets each piece with savory warmth.

Weeknight Skillet Sazon Chicken Tenders
Total
23 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
208
Protein
33g
Carbs
4g
Fat
6g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
1g
Sodium
187mg

Ingredients

  • 8 1.25 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry sazon seasoning
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • 2 tsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1/2 cup diced scallions
  • 3 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 1 medium tomato (diced)
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth (check your labels for Whole 30 Compliant and Gluten Free)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with dry sazon seasoning and salt.
  2. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add chicken, cook 4 minutes, turn and cook 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Set aside on a dish.
  3. Add remaining teaspoon of oil and scallions and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add tomato, season with salt and cook 3 to 4 minutes until soft and thickened.
  5. Add the broth, mix and return the chicken; cover and simmer 1 to 2 minutes to loosen the sauce.