Gluten-Free Blackened Chicken Tenders
Turn up the heat with these irresistible Gluten-Free Blackened Chicken Tenders—a quick and flavor-packed recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Coated in a bold homemade spice blend featuring smoked paprika, cayenne, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, these chicken tenders are lightly seared to perfection in a hot cast-iron skillet. The result? Juicy, tender chicken with a smoky, charred crust and a hint of spice. Ready in just 25 minutes and naturally gluten-free, this recipe is as easy as it is satisfying. Serve these blackened tenders with your favorite dipping sauce, over a crisp salad, or alongside roasted vegetables for a meal that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
While the skillet is heating, pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Coat the chicken tenders with olive oil and rub the spice mixture evenly over each tender.
Once the skillet is hot, carefully place each chicken tender in the skillet. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
Cook the chicken tenders for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is blackened and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken tenders from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve the blackened chicken tenders on their own, or with your choice of dipping sauce or side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.7 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 4502 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 93.3 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1392 mg | 30% | |
*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.
