Chicken Tenderloin Recipes

Are you looking for easy and delicious ways to elevate your chicken dinner game? Look no further than chicken tenderloins! These juicy and versatile cuts of chicken are perfect for a variety of dishes, from simple weeknight dinners to impressive meals for guests. Here are five mouthwatering chicken tenderloin recipes that are sure to become favorites in your kitchen:

Lemon Herb Chicken Tenderloins

Ingredients:

–  1 lb chicken tenderloins

– 2 tablespoons olive oil

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

– 1 teaspoon lemon zest

– 1 teaspoon dried thyme

– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate chicken tenderloins in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken tenderloins for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
4. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Honey Mustard Chicken Tenderloins

Ingredients:

– 1 lb chicken tenderloins

– ¼ cup Dijon mustard

– 2 tablespoons honey

– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat chicken tenderloins with the honey mustard mixture.
4. Place chicken tenderloins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.

Coconut Crusted Chicken Tenderloins

Ingredients:

– 1 lb chicken tenderloins

– 1 cup shredded coconut

– ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

– 2 eggs, beaten

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a shallow dish, combine shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Dip each chicken tenderloin into the beaten eggs, then coat with the coconut breadcrumb mixture.
4. Place coated chicken tenderloins on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
5. Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as sweet chili sauce or mango salsa.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenderloins

Ingredients:

– 1 lb chicken tenderloins

– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 teaspoon dried oregano

– 1 teaspoon dried parsley

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, mix together grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat each chicken tenderloin with the Parmesan mixture and place in the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
5. Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Teriyaki Chicken Tenderloins

Ingredients:

– 1 lb chicken tenderloins

– ½ cup teriyaki sauce

– 2 tablespoons soy sauce

– 2 tablespoons honey

– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 teaspoon grated ginger

– Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
2. Marinate chicken tenderloins in the teriyaki mixture for at least 1 hour, or overnight for maximum flavor.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken tenderloins for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
4. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
5. Enjoy with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.