If you mean a “throw raw chicken tenderloins” easy recipe, here’s a simple one-pan version where you season raw tenderloins and cook them until juicy.
Easy Garlic Herb Chicken Tenderloins
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds raw chicken tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Add chicken tenderloins to a bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for about 4–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for a few minutes before serving.
Easy serving ideas
- Over rice with vegetables
- In wraps or sandwiches
- With a salad
- With roasted potatoes
Air fryer option: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for about 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
If you meant a “throw everything in a slow cooker/oven” chicken tenderloin recipe, I can give that version too.
