Easy Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Easy Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloin Recipe
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 4 chicken 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; 0.5 lemon, juiced

Learn how to cook perfect chicken tenderloins with this pan-seared chicken tenderloin recipe, combining basic seasonings, olive oil, and lemon juice for ultimate flavor!

Total time25 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4

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Servings

Ingredients

4 chicken 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
0.5 lemon, juiced

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chicken with 3 tablespoons of oil, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coating. Then, add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and chili powder, tossing well to coat.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add chicken to the hot skillet, cover, and cook for approximately 6 minutes. Pour lemon juice evenly over the chicken. Flip the tenderloins and continue cooking until a dark, crispy crust develops, about 6 minutes more.

Nutrition

Calories: 198 kcal
Fat Content: 15 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 193 mg
Protein Content: 12 g
Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g