Use this recipe to learn how to prepare chicken tenderloins. These chicken tenderloins are wonderful thanks to a straightforward spice, olive oil, and lemon juice mixture!
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 25 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 chicken tenders |
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
Instructions
- 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 Facts
| Calories | 198 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 31 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 193 mg |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
I had about 8 chicken tenderloins. I would suggest mixing the spices together in a bowl before putting it on top of the chicken so it gets evenly distributed. 3 Tablespoons of oil to cook the chicken was way too much, the tenderloins never got crispy. It was tasty but I don’t think I’ll be making it again.
the best! moist every time.
Very tasty!
Super easy recipe!
My family really enjoyed this! Thanks
Very flavorful and moist. I used Cheyenne pepper instead of chili powder.
My whole family really liked this chicken. This dish has a lot of flavor and it is a quick recipe. I cooked my chicken uncovered on just under medium heat. The tenderloins I had were smaller so they took less time to cook than described in the directions.
I followed this recipe exactly, except I doubled the chicken. So good! My family loved it and I will be making this again!!
Actually prepared this dish, with Garlic Herb Pilaf & Steamed broccoli. I used Olive oil, opposed to Wesson oil. Though the Tenderloins weren’t crispy, I must admit they were juicy & tasty. Sidebar: Cooked on a low-medium flame.. Next tyme, I’ll try Vegetable oil.
I cooked it for 6 minutes and then 4 minutes on the other side. It was perfect. Thanks!
Cooked over medium heat. Not medium high.
Nice ,simple, quick ! That’s what’s important sometimes . Thanks! Oh n it was delicious! ( could we add more stuff Sure but that’s not the point)
Thank you, thank you for this recipe. I struggle to make dinner but thanks to recipes like this one I survive! My kids loooooved it and asked for more! Loved the lemon addition!
Excellent recipe! Very flavorable and very quick & easy.
I already had everything with the exception of the Cajun Seasoning and it still had a lot of kick without it. This recipe is delicious and I will definitely make it again.
It was very easy to make. Inexpensive and delicious. We will have it again for sure.
Indeed, this was a very quick and easy dish to prepare. I agree that the lemon provided the magic. I had all ingredients on hand & prepared as described. I served it with a medley of steamed veggies and Cajun Pecan Rice. We enjoyed it. The only reason I choose a 4 star rating instead of 5 is because: for me the tenderloins turned out slightly dry. I’d recommend this for a traditional family dinner but not for a special occasion or dinner party. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I’ll make it again.!
This was easy and very tasty. Loved the lemon addition. This can be used in salads or as an appetizer with blue cheese or ranch dressing dipping sauce
Excellent! I didn’t have the Cajun seasoning on hand to use. I did go light-handed with the chili powder and paprika because I didn’t want too spicy, and it was just right. They came out nice and brown with a crispiness to them. I had planned to have a cuke/tomato/onion salad alone, but these were a welcome accompaniment with the salad. Easy and delicious! Thanks for the great recipe, Dee!
Loved this recipe and it was easy to follow topped on top jasmine rice .my kids and hubby loved it, definitely will be making again
I left out the Cajun spice and I would definitely make it again.