Skillet Chicken Tenderloins

teal tongs picking up skillet chicken tenderloin heavy with seasoning.

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Skillet Chicken Tenderloins

Skillet Chicken Tenderloins are quick and delicious to prep. They are tasty on their own with your favorite sides or you can chop them and add to your favorite recipes calling for cooked chicken.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Cost: $7

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ lb chicken tenders
2 teaspoon Spicy Chicken Seasoning or other favorite seasoning

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Instructions

Season the chicken pieces generously with the spice mix.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and allow them to cook in the pan, undisturbed.
Saute the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes. The chicken is considered safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Serve the chicken tenderloins hot, warm, or cold.

Notes

Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

Nutritional values are approximate and based on ¼ the recipe.

Serving Suggestions: Serve chicken tenderloins as you would another cooked protein, with side dishes such as cooked veggies or grains. You may want to add a sauce or gravy. Cooked chicken can also be used in soups, salads, and sandwiches.

To Make Ahead: Store the cooked chicken in a covered dish in the fridge. Reheat prior to serving or use cold in recipes.

Freeze Extra for Later: Prepare the chicken according to the recipe and allow it to cool. Wrap in an airtight container or ziptop freezer bag and chill in the fridge until very cold. Then transfer to the freezer. Store for up to 6 weeks. Thaw before serving.

To Make a Meal Prep: Prepare the chicken according to the recipe and divide the batch into 4 meal prep containers along with your preferred side dishes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Consume within 4 days.

Make a Plan for Leftovers: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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