Easy Blackened Chicken Tenderloins Recipes

EASY BLACKENED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• Trim tenderloins of any weird stuff and pat dry. Combine all spices in a small bowl.
• Heat a large cast iron pan (or grill) over high heat. Spray with a mist of olive oil and let it get nice and hot. Sprinkle the rub liberally over the tops of the tenderloins and place in a single layer in the hot pan, seasoned side down. Let them sit, undisturbed for 2 minutes. Sprinkle remaining seasoning over the unseasoned side. It should be a liberal coating of spices!
• Flip chicken and cook for just one minute or until done. Turn off the heat and remove chicken and place on a plate tented with foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes and then enjoy!

EASY BLACKENED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Place the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl or dish. Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels and spread the avocado oil or butter on top.
• Dip each piece of chicken into the seasoning and push down to create a thick, even coat across the chicken on both sides.
• Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and brush lightly with the same butter or oil used to coat the chicken. You'l know the pan is hot enough when a drop of water sizzles on the surface.
• Place the chicken tenders onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes without moving to create a blackened crust. Flip the chicken over and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. You may need to work in two batches so you don't overcrowd the pan and cause the tenders to steam. If there are any browned or burned bits in the bottom of the pan, wipe them down with a paper towel between batches and add more oil before cooking.

SHEET PAN BLACKENED CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch sheet pan with aluminum foil. Using your fingertips, spread 1 teaspoon olive oil on the aluminum foil-lined pan, and set aside.
• Combine chili powder, paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl, stirring to evenly combine ingredients.
• Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Lightly brush 1 teaspoon olive oil over the tenders and sprinkle with 1/2 of the spice mixture. Place tenders, seasoned side down, in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
• Brush the tops of the tenders with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle remaining spice mixture over everything.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Carefully turn tenders, raise the oven rack to the broil position, turn on the broiler, and broil until chicken tenders are cooked through and begin to take on a bit of char, about 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is smoking hot.
• Mix together the paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, white pepper, and onion powder. Oil the chicken breasts with cooking spray on both sides, then coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
• Place the chicken in the hot pan, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Place the breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.

BLACKENED CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Mix dry ranch dressing, chili powder, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl. Coat chicken tenders with dry rub mix.
• Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place chicken tenders into the hot oil. Cook over medium heat without moving to blacken skin, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 more minutes.