How to Make Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option? Look no further than this recipe for pan-seared chicken tenderloins. This dish is not only easy to make, but it’s also packed with flavor and sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or entertaining guests, this recipe is a surefire hit!

What makes this dish so special is the way the chicken tenderloins are cooked. Pan-searing gives the chicken a lovely golden crust while k...

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken tenderloins
  • 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, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken tenders

  • Place chicken tenderloins in a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper; stir to coat. 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.
  • Place chicken in hot oil and cook, covered, for 6 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over chicken. Flip and cook until a dark, crispy crust forms, about 6 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    198 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 193mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 187mg