Description
Juicy, oven-baked chicken tenderloins coated in ranch seasoning and simple pantry spices. A perfect weeknight chicken recipe, quick, flavorful, and family-approved.
Ingredients
1½ pounds chicken tenderloins
2 tablespoons olive oil
1½ tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place chicken tenderloins in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
3. In a small bowl, mix ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Sprinkle seasoning over chicken and toss again until fully coated.
5. Arrange tenderloins on the prepared baking sheet without overlapping.
6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Optionally broil for 2 minutes at the end for extra browning.
8. Remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
Serve with potatoes, rice, or fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 to 3 tenders
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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