Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenderloin Copycat Cozy Real Flavors You Need to Make Now
This Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenderloin Copycat offers an easy dinner option with Southern fried chicken tenders that are crispy and full of flavor. Perfect for a family dinner or weeknight dinner, it brings real comfort food to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs. chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup Italian dressing Olive Garden brand
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice bottled or fresh
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped optionally to garnish
Instructions
- Combine the Italian dressing, lime juice, and honey in a bowl and mix well.
- Trim any thick tendons from the chicken tenderloins if needed.
- Place the chicken and marinade in a large ziplock bag and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook the chicken tenders in a single layer without crowding the pan for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- It is important to gently pat excess marinade off the tenders before cooking to ensure a good sear and avoid steaming
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 289kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 565mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0.05g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 97mg