These easy blackened chicken tenderloins are packed with flavor and sure to become a staple in your home. They are the perfect, macro-friendly protein to have on hand at all times.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Protein
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chicken tenderloins
Servings: 5
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
1 1/2lbs.chicken tenderloins
2 tspchili powder
2tspbrown sugar
1 1/2 tsponion salt
1 tsppaprika
1tspgarlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2tspkosher salt
1/4tspblack pepper
Instructions
Trim tenderloins of any weird stuff and pat dry. Combine all spices in a small bowl.
Heat a large cast iron pan (or grill) over high heat. Spray with a mist of olive oil and let it get nice and hot. Sprinkle the rub liberally over the tops of the tenderloins and place in a single layer in the hot pan, seasoned side down. Let them sit, undisturbed for 2 minutes. Sprinkle remaining seasoning over the unseasoned side. It should be a liberal coating of spices!
Flip chicken and cook for just one minute or until done. Turn off the heat and remove chicken and place on a plate tented with foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes and then enjoy!
Notes
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