Blackened Chicken Tenders Recipes

BLACKENED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• 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.

COPYCAT POPEYES BLACKENED CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, combine paprika, chili powder, Swerve brown sugar, pepper, and salt.
• Add chicken tenders. Shake until the chicken is completely coated in the seasoning.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chicken tenders 5-7 minutes or until browned and done. Remove tenders to a plate.
• Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired.

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.

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 TENDERS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until the skillet is hot and the butter is bubbly. Prepare the chicken and seasonings while the butter and skillet are heating.
• Using a basting brush, coat the chicken tenderloins with olive oil on both sides or spray with oil. Mix together the Cajun seasoning. Generously sprinkle the blackened seasoning over both sides of the chicken tenders or dip the chicken tenders into the seasonings.
• Add the chicken breast tenders to the skillet, avoiding overcrowding. If your skillet is smaller, you may need to cook it in two batches.
• Let the chicken cook (without moving the chicken) for 3-4 minutes, until a browned crust forms on the chicken. Turn the chicken strips and cook another 3-4 minutes. Check the temperature of the chicken with an instant-read thermometer - 165º means it is done.

BLACKENED CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, Old Bay, salt, and cayenne pepper (optional) and mix.
• Lay the chicken tenders flat and sprinkle seasonings on the first side, lightly pat them in, and then sprinkle the remaining seasoning on the back side and pat in. This can sit in the refrigerator for up to an hour seasoned.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat for 2-3 minutes, then reduce to medium high and add the butter.
• Once the butter is melted and starting to brown, but not smoke, put the chicken flat in the skillet. Do not crowd the skillet. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
• Let the chicken cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving or checking it, then flip and cook 2 minutes on the other side. Then reduce heat to low, cover the pan and continue to cook until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165˚F (about 1-2 more minutes.)
• Remove the chicken from the skillet (to prevent it from continuing to cook) and serve warm with fresh parsley or freshly squeezed lemon if desired.

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.