Skillet Chicken Strips
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 chicken tenderloin (or chicken breast)
- 2 tsp olive oil (plus more for pan frying)
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Spice Mixture (Dry Rub Mixture)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
Instructions
Spice Mixture
- In a small bowl, add all of the spice mixture ingredients
- Stir with a fork to thoroughly combine and set aside
Chicken Tenders
- Any time you touch the raw meat, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and hot water
- If desired, remove any extra fat from the chicken breast, and tenderize if desired
- Cut chicken breast into strips length wise (thickness is by preference)
- Place chicken strips in a bowl
- Drizzle 2 tsp of olive oil over the chicken strips
- Pour all of your spice mixture over the chicken strips
- Use your fingers or forks to toss the chicken strips with oil and spices until evenly coated
- Heat 2-3 tsp oil in a large pan over medium-high heat
- Add chicken; cook, covered, for 6 minutes
- Remove the lid and pour lemon juice over the chicken
- Using tongs or a fork, flip the chicken strips and cook until a dark, crispy crust forms on the outside, about 6 minutes more
- Using a meat thermometer, check the internal temperature of the chicken strips in the thickest part
- If the internal temperature of chicken HAS NOT reached 165 degrees, continue cooking for a couple more minutes. Clean thermometer between use and check the temperature again.
- If the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees, remove it from the skillet using tongs and let cool before serving.
Clean Up
- Put away left over food in smaller containers in the refrigerator
- Wash all dishes used in hot, soapy water
- Dry dishes and put them away
- Wipe down counters with a soapy cloth or disinfectant wipe