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Skillet Chicken Strips

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, Protein
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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