![]() ![]() We use it on most chicken meats, whether it’s for baking or grilling. I purchase 6-8 bottles to last until next year and they don’t expire at least for a year. As soon as autumn kicks in, they no longer sell them until next year. One of my favorite coffee rubs is the one from Trader Joe’s. There are other brands of coffee rubs available in stores or on the web that will work just as fine, like this Traeger coffee rub.Įvery late spring and during summer, these coffee rub spices appear on the shelves of Trader Joe’s. Let’s not forget about a salad on a side, like our favorites – Cabbage Carrot Pepper Salad or Cucumber Radish Salad! These chicken tenderloins will turn this simple recipe into a fancy meal. They like to enjoy these with a simple rice dish or homemade mashed potatoes – such a delicious combo. I like to thread these onto bamboo skewers making it fun for kids. My kids love these and I make them very often, so they are definitely kid-friendly. To be sure the chicken is fully cooked, cook until the internal temperature reaches 165☏ on an instant-read thermometer or about 25-30 minutes, as directed in the recipe. It is very easy to overcook them and the meat will become dry. However, keep an eye on them since they are so gentle. Bake at 400☏ for 30 minutes, until chicken tenders are fully cooked and are golden.Ĭhicken tenderloins are very easy to bake. Thread chicken tenderloins onto bamboo skewers and transfer onto baking sheet. Bake Chicken Tenderloins: Preheat the oven to 400☏ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Cover with plastic food wrap and refrigerate to marinate for 4-6 hours or overnight. Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken tenderloins into the large bowl with marinade, give a nice stir or toss to evenly coat the chicken.Make Chicken Marinade: In a medium bowl combine the marinade ingredients: coffee rub, real mayonnaise, Montreal steak seasoning and fine salt. ![]() The combination of mayonnaise and the generous amount of seasoning adds flavor. Fine salt – adds flavor a little bit of salt goes a long way!Ī great cooked and tender chicken starts with a well-seasoned marinade.McCormick Montreal steak seasoning – our staple meat seasoning that makes all the difference.If using other flavor or version, make sure to adjust the salt amount. Real mayonnaise – will make chicken tender.I like to use Trader Joe’s but other brands like this Traeger coffee rub work just as fine. Chicken thighs can also be used with adjusted cooking time. Chicken tenderloins – will turn out moist and tender.Ingredients for Marinated Baked Chicken Tenderloins: We do it all the time and they turn out just as satisfying. You can use this exact same recipe and marinate to grill the chicken tenderloins OR even chicken thighs. It will also make the chicken more flavorful as it absorbs the marinade flavors and the meat will turn out moist and tender. Marinating the meat will remove the excess chicken smell. I really dislike when I can smell that chicken aroma in dishes. I pretty much always marinate all meat before baking or grilling and highly recommend it! Meats that had been marinated before baking provide better results. Just the way we like these!ĭo I Need to Marinate Chicken Tenderloins? Although, I never do that since the actual tenderloins always turn out more tender and moist. You can also use boneless skinless chicken breasts and slice them into similar size to chicken tenderloins. They are slightly pricier than other chicken meat, but so worth it. You can also marinate these 2 days in advance before baking, making this easy recipe the perfect meat dish for big parties that need days of prepping.įor this chicken tenders recipe, I like to purchase the actual chicken tenderloins. Just like all meat before baking or grilling, I like to toss these tenderloins into simple marinade and marinate for few hours or usually overnight before baking. No one really has all that extra time to go grocery shopping every day. I make sure I always have different types of chicken in the freezer at all times. They come in smaller packs and fit nicely into freezer. I like to purchase these at Trader Joe’s. ![]() Read my disclosure policy.Ĭhicken tenderloins need minimal prep before cooking since they have little to no fat to trim off. Serve these with your choice of Rice, Mashed Potatoes, noodles, salad, steamed veggies and more to turn this simple recipe into a fancy meal! This healthier version is baked in the oven and it’s so incredibly delicious. The chicken marinade ingredients are simple with the minimal prep. Marinated Baked Chicken Tenderloins are super easy to make, so tender and are one of those recipes that kids and adults love. ![]()
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