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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chili-Lime Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 21
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 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 24%
- Protein 22.91 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 18.88 g 7%
- Total Fat 35.53 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 2.42 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.65 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 431.25 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.45 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 7.46 g --
- Added Sugars 3.86 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 7.29 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 51.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 29.75 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 5.43 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chili Lime Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading) is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Tenderloin, Chili Sauce, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 489.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chili-Lime Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading) made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Tenderloin, Chili Sauce, Cooking Spray, Dried Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chili-Lime Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading)?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 489.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chili-Lime Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chili-Lime Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading) healthy?
- Chili-Lime Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading) has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 489.8 calories and 22.91 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 431.25 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.42 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.86 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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