Use these chicken tenderloin recipes to mix up weeknight dinners. There are plenty of family favourites here to try, from air fryer chicken strips to Mexican-style chicken tortillas. Want an easy five-ingredient dinner? Then try our dukkah chicken with haloumi and peach salad.
For cooler months, make our beautifully cheesy chicken, tomato and bacon rigatoni, or the flavourful delight that is our chicken tikka curry with cauliflower rice. When the weather is warmer, one of the many chicken tenderloin skewer recipes will be perfect. For a lunch, our teriyaki chicken salad rolls with a miso avocado spread is a must-try. And if you’re hosting a gathering, our air fryer popcorn-coated chicken with honey BBQ sauce is a crowd-pleaser.
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.
For dinner recipes that use chicken breast, see our list of delicious chicken breast recipes. You may also like our collection of chicken thigh recipes, or creative ways with chicken mince.
Chicken tenderloin recipes
Mexican chicken tray bake
Mexican chicken tortillas
Chicken tikka curry with cauliflower rice
Smoky chicken BLT salad
Crumbed chicken with spicy mayonnaise
Cheesy chicken and bacon pasta bake
Teriyaki chicken salad rolls
Air fryer popcorn-coated chicken with honey BBQ sauce
Honey mustard chicken strip
Chicken yakitori
Satay chicken skewers
Five ingredient dukkah chicken with haloumi and peach salad
Sesame-crusted chicken with quickled slaw
Honey soy chicken skewers
Make chicken schnitty rolls in your sausage roll maker
Chicken and lemon risotto
Satay chicken
Crispy chicken dippers
Chicken and broccolini tagliatelle
Chicken tenderloins with green peppercorn and tarragon dressing
Crispy mustard tenderloins
Tandoori chicken, spinach and mint with spiced yoghurt
Lemon and thyme chicken schnitzel with coleslaw
Sides to serve with these recipes
To round out your dinner, why not make a beautiful salad or some roasted veg as a side dish to accompany your chosen chicken tenderloin recipe? For cooler months, explore our warm salad recipes for the cooler months. During the warmer months, our list of sensational spring and summer salad recipes will be perfect.
When it comes to roasted vegetables, it’s hard to beat the classics. See our four ways with roast potatoes, or these 5 ways with roast pumpkin to get inspired.
