Name: Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders with Lemon Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American

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March 8, 2026

Crispy, zesty, and full of bold flavor, these Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders are juicy on the inside, golden on the outside, and coated in a buttery lemon-pepper glaze that’s absolutely addictive. Served with a tangy lemon-garlic sauce, this recipe brings together freshness, spice, and crunch in every bite.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders with Lemon Pepper Sauce

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Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders with Lemon Pepper Sauce

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In a bowl, combine buttermilk, chopped chipotles, and all the seasonings. Add chicken strips, mix well, and let marinate for at least 1 hour.

In a separate bowl, mix flour with the same spice blend. Dredge each marinated chicken strip in the flour, dip back into the marinade, and coat again for a double dredge.

Heat oil to 175–180 °C (medium-high). Fry the tenders for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

In a small pan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook for 1 minute, then drizzle the warm mixture over the fried chicken.

In a bowl, mix sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

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