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Copycat Popeye’s Blackened Chicken Tenders


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  • Author: jasmine
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Recreate the iconic flavor of Popeye’s Blackened Chicken Tenders at home with this easy recipe. Juicy and seasoned chicken tenders deliver amazing taste and crunch.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Gather all the spices and chicken tenders.
  2. Mixing: In a bowl, mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Coating: Coat the chicken tenders generously in the spice mixture.
  4. Cooking: Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the coated chicken tenders and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Serving: Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Adjust the cayenne pepper to fit your spice tolerance. Marinate chicken in the spice mixture for an hour for more intense flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg