Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Zesty Southwest Baked Chicken Tenderloins! In just 20 minutes, you’ll enjoy tender, juicy chicken coated in a flavorful blend of spices that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for family gatherings or quick meals, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken tenderloins and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned tenderloins on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tenderloin (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg