Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 4 chickens 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

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   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.