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Blackened Naked Chicken Tenders

Culinary Genie

Makes

4 servings

Active Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

167

Cuisine

American

Category

Chicken & Turkey

Blackened Naked Chicken Tenders are a simple, flavorful alternative to spicy breaded chicken tenders. Made with Culinary Genie Salt-Free Blackened Seasoning Blend and air fried until perfectly cooked, they deliver bold blackened flavor with a deliciously seasoned crust. Serve them as a main dish with your favorite vegetables or sliced over a fresh salad tossed with one of our recipes for Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing or Garden Herbs Buttermilk Dressing. This easy recipe is perfect for reduced sodium meals.

Blackened Naked Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2-3 teaspoons Culinary Genie Salt-Free Blackened Seasoning Blend

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt, optional

Directions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into strips. Using a fork, pierce chicken all over. Place in a bowl.

  2. Sprinkle chicken with desired amount of Culinary Genie Salt-Free Blackened Seasoning Blend. Toss to coat. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt, if desired. Toss to coat well.

  3. Let stand 10-15 minutes. Preheat air fryer to 390°F.

  4. Place tenders in air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry until internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read food thermometer, turning over halfway through, about 8-10 minutes.