Learn how to cook chicken tenderloins with this recipe. A simple combination of seasonings, olive oil, and lemon juice makes these chicken tenderloins delicious!
Prep
21 min
Cook
39 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
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
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
Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
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.
Nutrition per serving
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