Pan Seared Chicken Tenderloin Recipes

EASY CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERLOIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with 1 quart of water and 2 tablespoons of salt. Stir to combine and the salt is absorbed. Add the chicken tenderloins and let them sit in the saltwater to brine for at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• In another bowl, add breadcrumbs, paprika, onion powder, and parmesan cheese.
• Remove chicken tenderloin from the brine. Then pat dry with paper towels.
• Add chicken into the egg mixture, shake off the excess. Then dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture.
• Arrange chicken on the baking sheet. Then bake for 8 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cooked through.

PAN-SEARED CHICKEN TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a bowl. Coat with 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and chili powder. Toss thoroughly with tongs or a spoon.
• Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, covered, for 6 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken. Flip and cook until a dark, crispy crust forms on the outside, about 6 minutes more.

PAN-SEARED RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, dill and garlic powder; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer half the ranch to a medium bowl.
• Pat the chicken dry. If thickness varies greatly, pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then transfer the chicken to the medium bowl with the ranch and toss to coat. Let sit at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate overnight. (Let it come to room temperature before cooking.)
• Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high. Working in batches if necessary, cook the chicken (with the marinade still on it) until deeply caramelized on the outside, chicken releases from the pan, and its juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
• If the ranch in the measuring cup is too thick, add a little bit of water to loosen it. (You should be able to drizzle it easily.) Serve chicken with the ranch passed at the table, and more herbs as desired.

PAN FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS (NO BREADING)

Steps:

• Dry the chicken on both sides, cut off any extra fat if it's needed
• Sprinkle one side with half of the seasoning
• Heat a large skillet to medium high and add the olive oil
• Cook the chicken 3 mins on one side or until chicken starts to turn white on the edge and pull away from the pan
• Don't flip or check the chicken until it's cooked 3 minutes
• Flip over, the pan seared chicken tenders should be golden brown on the side you just flipped
• Sprinkle with the remaining seasoning
• Cook 3 more mins or until cooked through, the internal temperature should be 165F.
• After the chicken is cool enough to handle, slice, chop or shred to add to your favorite recipe