Stove Top Tex-Mex Chicken Tenders
These Stove Top Tex-Mex Chicken Tenders use a Homemade Taco Seasoning and lime juice. They cook in 10 minutes on the stove top and can be added to salads, wraps and more!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 whole limes divided
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cumin, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, chili flakes, salt, black pepper and brown sugar. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- Add the chicken tenders to a large bowl and sprinkle over the seasoning mix, one tablespoon of the olive oil and juice of one lime. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Set a grill pan (or any skillet) over high heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place the chicken tenders in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip all the chicken tenders and cook for a further 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat and squeeze over remaining lime juice.
- Serve as they are or in wraps or salads.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.