Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloin

Learn how to cook chicken tenderloins with this quick, easy, and delicious recipe that uses a blend of seasonings, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons paprika, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons onion powder, or more to taste
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 4 chicken tenderloins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken tenderloins in a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper; stir to coat. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and chili powder. Toss thoroughly with tongs or a spoon.

Step 2

Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Place chicken in hot oil and cook, covered, for 6 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over chicken. Flip and cook until a dark, crispy crust forms, about 6 more minutes.