Easy and Juicy Chicken Tenderloins Recipe
This easy and juicy chicken tenderloins recipe is the best way to get a flavorful dinner on the table in 15 minutes! The tenderloins are seasoned, pan fried, then tossed with a garlic and buttery sauce. With simple ingredients and big flavor, this quick recipe will become your go-to dinner for busy weeknights!
Servings 4
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
Instructions
- Mix seasonings: To small bowl, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried parsley. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
- Pat the chicken tenderloins dry with and paper towel, then season them on all sides with the seasoning mixture.
- Heat 1 ½ Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Once the skillet is HOT, add the chicken tenderloins to the skillet and cook on the first side until golden brown, about two minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until golden, about two minutes.
- Move the chicken tenderloins to the outer edges of the skillet and add the butter and minced garlic in the middle of the skillet. Allow the butter to melt, then toss the chicken tenderloins in it. Continue to cook the chicken tenderloins until they have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not overcook.
- Once done, promptly remove the chicken tenderloins from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes. Then enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Lemon Chicken Tenderloins: Add a tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pan during the last minute of cooking.
- Chicken Breast: Chicken breast can be used in this recipe by slicing a boneless chicken breast into strips. However, note that chicken breast is leaner, firmer, and not tender like a chicken tenderloin. For the best tender and juicy results, stick with using chicken tenderloins for this recipe.
- Dairy Free: Make this recipe dairy free by substituting the butter for a plant based, dairy free butter.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave on a microwave safe plate and cover for 25 seconds at a time until heated thoroughly to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. These can also be reheated in the air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 to 4 minutes or until they warmed to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- After the chicken is done cooking, allow it to rest on a plate, undisturbed for 5 minutes. This allows the juices in the chicken to distribute throughout.
- Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken tenderloins. This ensures the best golden sear.
- Chicken needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a food thermometer.
- Don't overcook the chicken tenderloins as this can lead to dryness.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
