Blackened Chicken Tenders
These easy and fast chicken tenders are full of flavor! Make a terrific weeknight meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 1-1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning see notes
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken tenderloins by rinsing in cold water, then patting dry with a paper towel. Lay flat in a single layer on plate and sprinkle half the seasoning over the tenders. Turn over and repeat with the rest of the seasoning.1-1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins, 1-1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Place chicken tenders in hot skillet in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes, then turn and cook an additional 1-2 minutes, until done. If using a meat thermometer, cook to 160F.
- Remove from pan to a plate, cover with foil and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
To make your own seasoning mix: ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.