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20 chicken tenderloin recipes for easy dinners

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Mexican chicken tortilla

Use these chicken tenderloin recipes to mix up weeknight dinners. There are plenty of family favourites here to try, from air fryer popcorn coated chicken to Mexican-style chicken tortillas.

What is a chicken tenderloin?

A chicken tenderloin is a muscle that sits underneath the chicken breast. It is a smaller piece of meat than a whole chicken breast and often used for crumbed chicken or chicken skewers. They’re a popular option for family meals as they’re quick to prepare and cook.

Chicken tenderloins may also be sold as chicken tenders. You can substitute for thinly sliced chicken breast fillet, but be careful not to overcook it.

cheesy chicken, tomato and bacon rigatoni
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Cheesy chicken, tomato and bacon rigatoni

You can use the chopped meat from one barbecued chicken in this recipe instead of the tenderloins. Add it at the end of bacon becoming crisp and stir until hot. Recipe can be made several hours ahead to the end of step 5. From cold, bake, covered, at 200°C (180°C fan forced) for 30 minutes […]
By Women's Weekly Food

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