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BBQ Lime Chicken

Irresistibly Juicy BBQ Lime Chicken for Dinner Bliss

BBQ Lime Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish, featuring crispy tenders and a tangy lime-infused BBQ sauce, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs gluten-free panko can also work
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce use your favorite brand
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice use fresh limes for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • Resealable Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a resealable bag, add all-purpose flour and toss the chicken tenders until they are evenly coated.
  3. Whisk together eggs and a splash of water in one bowl and place panko breadcrumbs in another.
  4. Dip each chicken tender in the egg wash, then coat in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently for an even layer.
  5. Season the coated tenders generously with salt and pepper before arranging them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake the chicken tenders for 20-25 minutes until they are golden-brown and crispy.
  7. While the chicken is baking, combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and garlic powder in a saucepan over low heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Once baked, toss the chicken tenders in the BBQ lime sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; keep BBQ sauce separate to maintain crispiness.

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