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Ultimate chicken tenders and shrimps

Easy Chicken Tenders and Shrimps | Spicy Jerkish One Pan Recipe

This easy one pan chicken tenders and shrimps dish is the ultimate one pan recipe. The jerk-ish flavor has the perfect spicy kick. Add in some veggies like bell peppers for added texture and flavor.
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Course: Al La Carte, Appetizer, brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Easy, Healthy
Keyword: how long to cook chicken tenders, How to cook chicken and shrimps in one pan, jerk chicken recipes, jerk shrimps recipes, ultimate one pan recipes
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time is Optional: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 530kcal

Equipment

  • 1 6 quart saute pan I like to use this size pan which allows ample space to have the chicken cook in a single layer.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders cut each tender into 3 chunks
  • 1 pounds small to medium shrimps cleaned and deveined.
  • 2-3 tablespoons ghee (can substitute avocado oil)

Marinade for Chicken and shrimps:

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and grated.
  • 1 kiwi peeled and smashed (smash it in bowl to capture the juices as well)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust for your diet)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or enough to make a wet-ish paste)

For the Vegetables:

  • 1 red onion peeled and sliced
  • 1 -2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips - about 1/4 inch wide
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and cut into strips - about 1/4 inch wide
  • 5-6 campari tomatoes sliced (can use grape or cherry tomatoes halved)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Instructions

Make the marinade/paste:

  • In a medium bowl, add the cilantro, garlic, ginger, and smash the peeled kiwi right into the bowl with its juices. Add in the remaining marinade ingredients . Use a spoon or spatula to mix thoroughly.
    1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 kiwi, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice, 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Add the cut up chicken tenders into a bowl. Use 2 to 3 tablespoons of the marinade to season the chicken thoroughly. Set aside for 15 to 30 minutes.
    1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders
  • Add the shrimps to the remaining marinade. (about 1 - 2 tablespoons). Set aside for 15 to 30 minutes.
    1 pounds small to medium shrimps

Let's cook the chicken and shrimps:

  • In a large sauté pan/skillet heat the ghee using medium heat.
    2-3 tablespoons ghee
  • Add the chicken tenders spreading them into a single layer. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more.
  • Add the shrimps right into the pan with the chicken. Mix and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Turn off the stove. Remove the chicken and shrimps into a serving platter.
  • Add the onions into the same pan. Turn on the stove to medium heat. Saute 1 to 2 minutes.
    1 red onion
  • Add the thyme, oregano and garlic. Mix. Cook 30 seconds.
    1 -2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, 1-2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • Add the bell peppers. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cook about 2 minutes.
    1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Add in the tomatoes. Mix. Cook 1 to 2 minutes.
    5-6 campari tomatoes
  • Add in the wine. Mix, scraping up the brown bits (i.e. deglaze pan). Cook 1 -2 minutes.
    1/4 cup white wine
  • Add in the white wine vinegar. Stir and cook 1 minute.
    1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • Turn off the stove and spoon the veggies with the sauce over the chicken and shrimps. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 283mg | Sodium: 1435mg | Potassium: 1311mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2163IU | Vitamin C: 127mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 3mg