Easy Pan Fried Chicken Tenders
Easy pan fried chicken tenders are a tasty and healthy meal that the whole family will love as a main dish or for easy meal prep.
Servings: 6
Calories: 173kcal
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus extra to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus extra to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder. In a medium size bowl, mix toegther the oil with chicken and sprinkle on the seasoning mixture. Turn until all sides of chicken are well coated.
- Heat a large non- stick or cast iron pan on medium high heat. Add chicken and saute for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the outside of the chciken is golden and the inside starts to turn white. Flip chicken.
- Cook for about 3 to 4 more minutes or until both sides of the chicken are golden brown and the internal temperature reads 165 with a meat or digital thermometer.
- Season with more salt and pepper to taste if necessary. Serve with your favorite sides or meal prep chicken for salads, sandwiches and wraps.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg