Flavorful Blackened Chicken Tenders Recipe in 20 Minutes
This Blackened Chicken Tenders Recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken tenders
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp butter (or additional oil)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine the seasonings. Use to coat the chicken.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium high.
- When the butter has completely melted and the oil is hot, add the chicken.
- Let cook for 2-3 minutes until a nice black crust forms. Flip the chicken. Cook on the second side. At this point the chicken should be fully cooked. If it is not you can transfer to the oven and cook at 350 for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- You may need to cook the chicken in 2 batches. If you overcrowd the pan the chicken will not blacken.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310.9
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: salt to taste
- Fat: 17.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36.4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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