Description
Juicy, flavorful, and easy to make, these Healthy Baked Chicken Tenderloins with Paprika are the perfect weeknight dinner. Lightly seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and olive oil, these tenders come out perfectly baked, tender inside and crisp outside, ideal for meal prep or quick family dinners.
Ingredients
1 pound (450 g) chicken tenderloins
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika (optional)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pat chicken tenderloins dry using paper towels.
3. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Add chicken tenderloins to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
5. Place tenderloins on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring space between each.
6. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix both sweet and smoked paprika.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving for brightness.
Avoid overbaking to keep the chicken juicy.
Use leftover chicken in wraps, salads, or meal prep containers for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner, Chicken Recipes, Healthy Meals
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 tenderloins)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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