Copycat Popeye's Blackened Chicken Tenders
This Copycat Popeye's Blackened Chicken Tenders recipe has the flavor you love of the original, made with better for you ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 lbs chicken tenderloins
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Lightly brush each side of the chicken tenders with a little bit of olive oil, then coat each side with the seasoning.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then flip and bake another 8 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes to achieve that "blackened" finish.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg