Description
These Southwest Baked Chicken Tenderloins are a delicious and easy-to-make dish with a spicy kick. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasoning Mix:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt (use 1/4 teaspoon if you’re sensitive to salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (swap with chili powder for a milder taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Chicken:
- 1 to 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenderloins (you can also cut chicken breast cut into 3 long vertical strips*)
- 1/2 lime (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix seasoning: In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, chipotle powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Coat chicken: Place the chicken tenderloins on a baking sheet and pour the olive oil mixture over them, tossing until fully coated.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finish: Squeeze the lime juice over the top for an extra pop of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Southwest, Chicken, Baked, Tenderloins, Easy, Spicy
