Naked Chicken Tenders (Chipotle Ranch Version)

About This Recipe

The best way to cook chicken tenderloins on the stove. They're juicy, flavorful, tender, and super easy to make.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Boneless (Skinless Chicken Tenderloins, or breasts, cut into strips)
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil (or your choice cooking oil)
• 2 Tbsp Ranch Dip Mix
• 1/4 tsp Ground Chipotle Pepper Powder (or chili powder)
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients (you can season however you'd like) before mixing with the oil.
2. Add the chicken tenderloins and seasoning blend to a resealable bag or container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally longer for more flavor.
3. Heat a large saute pan or skillet (make sure you have a cover for the pan) over medium-high heat with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Add the marinated chicken tenderloins to the hot pan and leave untouched for 4 minutes.
5. Flip and leave untouched for another 2 minutes.
6. Turn the heat off, cover, and leave the chicken alone (don't peek or anything) for 6 minutes. Depending on the size of the chicken tenderloins you use, these times may vary slightly. Make sure the juices run clear and/or use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature (165F).
7. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and serve with salad, on sandwiches, with veggies, or on their own with a dipping sauce.