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pan fried chicken tenders

Pan Fried Chicken Tenders

Jenni Cole
How to pan fry chicken tenders so they're crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. The pan fried chicken tenders without breading and without eggs is perfect sliced, chopped, or shredded for your favorite recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins raw
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or 50% butter/50% oil
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil to the pan.
  • Pat the chicken on both sides with paper towels, cutting off any extra fat if it's needed.
  • Sprinkle one side with half of the seasoning.
  • Place the chicken strips seasoning side down in the skillet. Cook for 3 mins on one side or until the chicken starts to turn white on the edge and pull away from the pan. While the chicken is cooking, sprinkle the top of the chicken with the remaining seasoning.
  • Flip the chicken over, the strips should be golden brown on the side you cooked.
  • Cook for 3 more minutes or until the tenderloins are cooked through and the internal temperature should be 165F.
  • After the chicken is cool enough to handle, slice, chop, or shred to add to your favorite recipe, or serve them as a main dish with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you are planning on using the sauteed chicken tenders as part of a dish, feel free to include extra herbs and spices that will help bring out the flavors. Ideas include adding taco seasoning, chicken rub, or Italian seasoning.
  • Be sure your pan is piping hot before you add the chicken tenders or the chicken won't turn golden brown.
  • Don't check the chicken until you've cooked it for 3 minutes on one side, this can also prevent the tenderloins from browning and crisping up.
  • Cook the chicken until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 F when tested with a digital meat thermometer. The cooking time might vary slightly depending on your stove, the size of the tenders, and your pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 247kcalProtein: 35gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 229mg
Keyword keto, no breading, pan fried, pan fry, sauteed, skillet fried
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