This Chicken Tenderloin recipe is for 2 types of Chicken Tenders/Chicken Mini Fillets. One made with simple seasoning and the other is a crispy version made with seasoning and panko breadcrumbs. Both recipes make delicious, tender and juicy chicken strips. Chicken tenders are easy to cook and therefore are perfect to cook for a midweek meal.
What's a Chicken Tenderloin?
Tenderloins are smaller and thinner then Chicken Breast.
They are a tapered strip of muscle laying along the inner breast of the Chicken. Each Chicken has 2.
They will have a white line running down them, which should be removed before cooking.
Tenderloins are more tender then Chicken breast. Hence the name. They are also not as dry and take on flavour more readily.
Both can be used interchangeably but tenderloin cooks quicker.
They also don't require marinading and shouldn't be marinaded for too long.
If you wish to use breast instead, flatten slightly using a mallet/rolling pin and placing between 2 sheets of baking paper/cling film.
Ingredients in Chicken Tenderloin Recipe
Simple Version
Chicken tenders – if using frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight.
Butter and olive oil – Butter equals loads of flavour.
Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Paprika, and a rub of your choice – For the Seasoning, I used Birds Eye Lemon Peri Rub.
Crispy Version
Chicken Tenders
Lemon Juice
Parsley
Garlic
Salt
Black Pepper
Oil
Panko Breadcrumbs
Parmesan or Grana Padana
How to make Chicken Tenderloin
Simple Version
Add the Tenders to a bowl with Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic and Rub or Seasoning.
Melt Butter in a pan, add Oil and tender. Cook for 3 minutes each side.
Crispy Version
Bowl 1 - Mix 1 Egg with Oil, Lemon, Parsley, Garlic, Salt and Pepper.
Bowl/Plate 2 - Add some Panko to a plate.
Bowl/Plate 3 - Add Breadcrumbs to a plate with Garlic, Paprika, Parmesan.
Dip the Chicken into bowl 1, then bowl 2 then bowl 3.
Place on a lined tray. Spray with a spray Oil and oven bake for 20 - 30 minutes at 200C.
How long to cook Chicken Tenderloin
Oven
Bake the tenderloins in the oven at 200 C degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. If not cooked through, check and return to the oven for 3 - 4 minute intervals until no pink remains.
Stove
If you are deep frying with a breadcrumb coating, they will take around 6 minutes.
On the stove they will take 5 - 6 minutes 0r 3 minutes each side.
Top Tips for cooking Chicken Tenderloin
Don’t overcook the chicken tenders when stove cooking - they cook very quickly.
You can add or skip some of the flavours added in this recipe. It is easily adaptable.
What to serve with Chicken Tenderloin:
Alternative Recipes:
Air fryer Boneless Chicken Breast
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Chicken Tenderloin
This Chicken Tenderloin recipe is for 2 types of Chicken Tenders/Chicken Mini Fillets. One made with simple seasoning and the other is a crispy version made with seasoning and panko breadcrumbs. Both recipes make delicious, tender and juicy chicken strips. Chicken tenders are easy to cook and therefore are perfect to cook for a midweek meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 500 g Chicken Tenders
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika or Sweet
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic Crushed
- 1 tbsp Rub or Seasoning of choice I used Birds Eye Peri Lemon
Instructions
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Combine Chicken Tenders in a bowl with Paprika, Salt, Pepper, Garlic and Rub in a bowl.
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Heat a pan over high heat, then and add butter.
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As soon as the butter melts, add Oil and then the Chicken.
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Add Chicken and cook for 3 minutes each side basting continuously with butter throughout by lifting the pan and holding at an angle.
Recipe Notes
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Bowl 1 - Mix 1 Egg with 2 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tsp Dry Parsley, 2 tsp Garlic Granules, 3/4 tsp Salt and 1/4 tsp Pepper in a bowl.
Plate 2 - Add 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs to a plate.
Plate 3 - Add 1/2 cup regular Breadcrumbs to a plate with 1 tsp Garlic Granules, 1/4 tsp Onion Powder, 1 tsp Smoked Paprika, 1/4 cup Parmesan to a bowl.
Dip the Chicken into bowl 1, then bowl 2 then bowl 3.
Place on a lined tray. Spray with a spray Oil and oven bake for 20 - 30 minutes at 200C.
How long to cook Chicken Tenderloin
Oven
Bake the tenderloins in the oven at 200 C degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. If not cooked through, check and return to the oven for 3 - 4 minute intervals until no pink remains.
Stove
If you are deep frying with a breadcrumb coating, they will take around 6 minutes.
On the stove they will take 5 - 6 minutes 0r 3 minutes each side.
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