Blackened Chicken Tenders
Need a little extra spice in your meal prep game? These blackened chicken tenders will sure do the trick!
Makes: 5-6 servings
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Ingredients:
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4 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenders
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2 tbsp. Paprika
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1tbsp. Dried thyme
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1 tbsp. Onion powder
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1 tbsp. Garlic powder
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1 tsp. Salt
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½ tsp. Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp. Black ground pepper
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¼ tsp. Cumin
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¼ tsp. Cayenne pepper
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3 tbsp. Olive oil
Directions:
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Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 425F.
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Whisk together all the spices in a small bowl.
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Place chicken in a separate bowl with 2 tbsp. olive oil then toss in the spice mixture until all the chicken tenders are evenly coated.
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Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a large pan on medium high heat. Wait for the pan to be hot then add the chicken and fry for 1 min on each side to blacken.
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Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and add some oil to it. Place the blackened chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F.
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Enjoy :)
Adapted from: All Recipes
Prepared by: Christine Gemmell