Chili-Lime Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
Chili-Lime Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading) deliver juicy bites with a bright citrus kick and a gentle chili heat. A light glaze of tomato-chili sauce, honey, and Sriracha caramelizes in the oven, while fresh lime at the end sharpens the flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinners, they pair well with rice, salads, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with nonstick spray.
- 2
Mix chili sauce, honey, lime juice, dried onion, brown sugar, garlic, and Sriracha in a small bowl, then let the sauce rest for 5 minutes so the dried onion softens slightly.
- 3
Arrange the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and brush them with a thin layer of the sauce.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the oven and brush on the remaining sauce.
- 6
Return to the oven and bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes.
- 7
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 8
Serve with lime wedges.
- Calories 489.8 kcal High
- Protein 22.91 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 35.53 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.42 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 46.65 mg Moderate
- Sodium 431.25 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.45 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.46 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.86 g Moderate
- Calcium 7.29 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source
- Potassium 51.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 29.75 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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