How to Make Blackened Chicken Strips - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option that is bursting with flavor, then look no further than this recipe for Blackened Chicken Strips. These tender, juicy strips of chicken are coated in a zesty blend of spices, then cooked to perfection in a hot skillet. The result is a dish that is not only delicious, but also incredibly versatile. Whether you want to enjoy these chicken strips on their own, or use them to top a salad, sandwich, or pasta dish, you're sure to love the bold fl...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Mix dry ranch dressing, chili powder, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl. Coat chicken tenders with dry rub mix.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place chicken tenders into the hot oil. Cook over medium heat without moving to blacken skin, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 138mg
    • Sodium: 631mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 508mg