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chipotle ranch pan fried naked chicken tenders
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Naked Chicken Tenders (Chipotle Ranch Version)

The best way to cook chicken tenderloins on the stove. They're juicy, flavorful, tender, and super easy to make. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Marinate Time30 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to cook chicken tenderloins in a pan, naked chicken tenders, pan fried chicken tenders
Servings: 6 naked chicken tenders
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloins, or breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil or your choice cooking oil
  • 2 Tbsp Ranch Dip Mix
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Chipotle Pepper Powder or chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Mix the dry ingredients (you can season however you'd like) before mixing with the oil. 
  • Add the chicken tenderloins and seasoning blend to a resealable bag or container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally longer for more flavor.
  • Heat a large saute pan or skillet (make sure you have a cover for the pan) over medium-high heat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add the marinated chicken tenderloins to the hot pan and leave untouched for 4 minutes.
  • Flip and leave untouched for another 2 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off, cover, and leave the chicken alone (don't peek or anything) for 6 minutes. Depending on the size of the chicken tenderloins you use, these times may vary slightly. Make sure the juices run clear and/or use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature (165F). 
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and serve with salad, on sandwiches, with veggies, or on their own with a dipping sauce. 

Notes

  • 1 tender has 1 Smart Point.
  • Nutrition info may vary depending on how many tenders you have in one pound and how you season them. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1tender | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g