Blackened Chicken Tenders
Spice up your weeknight dinners with these irresistibly flavorful Blackened Chicken Tenders! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of bold spices—like smoky paprika, fiery cayenne, and aromatic herbs—this recipe delivers a punchy, restaurant-quality taste right from your own skillet. Each tender is seared to perfection in a hot, olive oil-coated pan, creating a delectably charred exterior that locks in juicy goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, these juicy chicken strips make for an easy and versatile meal that pairs beautifully with salads, wraps, or your favorite sides. It's a quick, protein-packed crowd-pleaser the whole family will love! Search keywords: blackened chicken recipe, skillet chicken tenders, quick chicken dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until it's very hot.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the blackened seasoning.
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels to ensure they sear well. Coat each tender evenly with the seasoning mixture on all sides.
Add the olive oil to the hot skillet, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan evenly.
Carefully place the seasoned chicken tenders into the hot skillet in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook the chicken tenders for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they are deeply charred outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken tenders from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the blackened chicken tenders hot with your choice of sides or as part of a salad or wrap.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.6 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 3913 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 102.0 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1280 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
