A simple combination of seasonings with olive oil and lemon juice makes these chicken tenderloins so delicious!
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken tenderloins, or more to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons paprika, or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons onion powder, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ lemon
Directions:
Place chicken in a bowl. Coat with 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and chili powder. Toss thoroughly with tongs or a spoon.
Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, covered, for 6 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken. Flip and cook until a dark, crispy crust forms on the outside, about 6 minutes more.
Prep time: 10 mins / Cooking time: 15 mins / Total time: 25 mins
Serving: 4 / Yield: 4 chicken tenders
Calories: 198.0
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