If you mean a recipe where you start by throwing raw chicken tenderloins into a dish and cooking them, here’s a simple one-pan option:
Easy One-Pan Garlic Chicken Tenderloins
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs raw chicken tenderloins
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken
- Pat chicken tenderloins dry.
- Season with olive oil, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for about 4–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Add butter and lemon juice during the last minute for extra flavor.
- Check doneness
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
- Serve
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, pasta, salad, or potatoes.
Tip: Chicken tenderloins cook quickly, so avoid overcooking them—removing them from heat as soon as they reach a safe temperature helps keep them juicy.
