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Seared Chicken Tenderloin

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Seared Chicken Tenderloin
Ingredients
  • 4 chicken tenderloins
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons paprika, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
1
Begin by placing the chicken tenderloins in a large container or bowl. Next, pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Use a spoon or tongs to mix everything together, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the seasonings. Add a pinch of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and chili powder to the mixture, stirring until they are well combined.
2
Now, heat any remaining olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the chicken tenderloins in the hot oil and cook, covered with a lid, for 6 minutes. Remove the lid and squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top of the chicken, allowing its juices to infuse into the meat. Flip the chicken over and continue cooking until a dark, crispy crust forms on both sides, taking about 6 more minutes.