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This pan-seared chicken tenderloin recipe is quick, easy, and delicious, using a simple blend of pantry seasonings, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.
🛒 Ingredients
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4 chicken tenderloins
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 serving salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 serving u00bc teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons paprika, or more to taste
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2 teaspoons garlic powder, or more to taste
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2 teaspoons onion powder, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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0.5 unit lemon, juiced
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1
Place chicken in a large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons oil, salt, and pepper; turn to coat. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and chili powder. Turn to coat.
Step 2
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add chicken, cover, and cook, about 6 minutes. Pour lemon juice over chicken. Flip and cook until a dark, crispy crust forms, about 6 minutes more.
💡 Cook's Notes & Chef Tips
Place chicken in a large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons oil, salt, and pepper; turn to coat. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and chili powder. Turn to coat.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken, cover, and cook, about 6 minutes. Pour lemon juice over chicken. Flip and cook until a dark, crispy crust forms, about 6 minutes more.