Copycat Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders This Real Satisfying Better Than Takeout
Enjoy this Copycat Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders recipe, perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner. These homemade chicken tenders are seasoned with bold blackened chicken seasoning, ideal for family dinner nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 tenders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix all spices together in a shallow dish.
- Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cut the chicken breasts into strips and coat them thoroughly with the spice mix.
- Cook the chicken strips in the hot oil until each side turns golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes per side.
- Transfer the cooked tenders to a wire rack and serve them warm with ranch sauce.
Notes
- For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg