Blackened Chicken TENDERS

Why you'll love these blackened tenders

- Delicious Popeyes copycat  - Tenders cook up quickly, ready in about 20 minutes - Versatile - use them as a snack, main course, on a salad or wrap - Adjustable spice - make them as hot or mild as you want

blackened chicken tenders

6 servings

yield

prep time

cook time

total time

10 min

12 min

22 min

Ingredients

- Chicken tenders - Unsalted butter - garlic - Avocado oil Homemade Blackening Seasoning: - Smoked & regular paprika - Salt - Onion powder - Garlic powder - Cayenne pepper - Black pepper - Dried oregano, thyme, and basil

Mix together ingredients for homemade blackening seasoning. This seasoning is also great on chicken breasts, fish, and vegetables!

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Mix

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Pat chicken tenders dry and evenly coat with blackened seasoning. Heat up a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. 

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Season

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Sear seasoned tenders on both sides until a blackened crust forms, and cooked through to 165°F (74°C). 

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Sear

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Add butter and garlic to the pan and toss to coat. Option to top with a squeeze of lemon and chopped parsley. Serve on salads, wraps, or as the main course.  

Finish

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cajun ranch

don't skip the sauce!

Remoulade sauce

garlic aioli

See all of the blackened recipes at LaurenFromScratch.com

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