Best 7 Chile Lime Chicken Tenders Recipes

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If you're looking to tantalize your taste buds with a zesty and flavorful recipe, look no further than chile lime chicken tenders. These succulent chicken tenders, coated in a delectable blend of zesty chili peppers, tangy lime, and aromatic spices, offer a perfect balance of heat, citrus, and savoriness. Whether you’re seeking an exciting weeknight dinner option, crave an epicurean party appetizer, or simply desire a lip-smacking snack, this recipe will surely hit the spot and become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHILE LIME CHICKEN TENDERS



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Ancho chile powder and fresh lime add distinctive flavors to this tender recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 package (14 oz) uncooked chicken tenders (not breaded)
1 carton (6 oz) Greek Fat Free Key lime yogurt
Lime slices, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In shallow bowl, beat egg. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix bread crumbs, chile powder, lime peel and garlic salt. Dip chicken into egg. Place in bread crumb bag; seal and shake to coat. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink and bread crumbs are golden brown. Serve with yogurt and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

CHILI LIME CHICKEN



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This recipe combines many of the spices that I grew up with and that have become a distinctive part of much of my cooking including dishes such as chili Colorado, posole, and Frontera™ style carne asada. I would describe this dish as more Tex-Mex or New Mexican than Mexican. Serve on a bed of rice or slice thinly for use in tacos or to top a green salad.

Provided by Larry Dean

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
⅔ cup canola oil, or more as needed
1 large lime, juiced
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Combine ancho chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in canola oil and lime juice until well combined; thin with additional canola oil if mixture seems too thick.
  • Arrange chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish and pour the marinade over the chicken, covering it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet; do not crowd. Discard any excess marinade.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 929.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHILE-LIME FRIED CHICKEN



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 13h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups warm water
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 (4 to 5-pound) chicken, cut into 10 pieces
4 dry pasilla chiles, stems and seeds removed
4 dry ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 limes, zested
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
Lime wedges, for garnish
Honey, for dipping

Steps:

  • Brine: In a large bowl add the water, salt, sugar and lime juice, stirring to dissolve. Add the chicken and refrigerate, covered, for 12 hours or overnight.
  • Rub: Tear the chiles roughly into 1-inch pieces and toast in a pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer them to a food processor along with the salt, garlic powder and lime zest. Pulse into a coarse powder. Remove the rub to a large bowl.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. Add chicken to the rub and coat all of the pieces well. Let rest on the countertop until chicken comes to room temperature or up to 2 hours.
  • In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 350 degrees F.
  • Set up a dredging station: Put the flour, cornstarch and a pinch of salt and pepper in a paper bag. In a large bowl whisk the eggs, milk and a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste. Dredge the chicken, 1 piece at a time, to the paper bag and toss. Remove with tongs, dip in the egg wash then return them to the paper bag for a second toss. Shake off the excess flour and add the chicken pieces to the oil in batches, making sure to keep frying temperature at around 350 degrees F. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes depending on piece of chicken. Remove the chicken to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Arrange the chicken on a serving platter and season with salt, to taste, and a spritz of lime juice. Serve with honey for dipping.

BAKED CHILI LIME CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE



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These Baked Chili Lime Chicken Tenders are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. They come together in minutes and taste absolutely amazing.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 3h55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds boneless chicken tenders
½ cup chili sauce
2 Tablespoons orange marmalade
¼ cup soy sauce
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and pepper (to taste)
4 green onions (sliced)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange chicken tenders in single layer in pan.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together chili sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, lime juice, dried onion, garlic, and salt and pepper. Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover pan with plastic wrap and let marinate in fridge for about an hour (I let mine marinate for about 3 hours), turning chicken once, about half way through marinating time.
  • Remove chicken from fridge, discard plastic wrap, and bake chicken for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from oven, turn chicken pieces over and return to oven and bake for 10-15 more minutes (or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear).
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1025 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHILI-LIME CHICKEN TOSTADAS



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The flavor of this tender chicken is delicious with a hint of lime. It has just the right amount of heat to spice it up but keep it family friendly. -Laura Powell, South Jordan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 tablespoons lime juice
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 tostada shells
1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
Optional ingredients: Shredded cabbage, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced ripe olives and guacamole

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine chicken and onion. In a small bowl, combine the green chilies, lime juice, chili powder and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Set aside 2/3 cup cooking juices. Discard remaining juices. Shred chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in reserved cooking juices., Spread tostadas with refried beans; top with chicken. Layer with cabbage, cheese, salsa, sour cream, olives and guacamole if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

LIME-CHILI GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Grilled Chicken Tenders seasoned with Lime & Chili. We use this on salads (chopped romaine, drained black beans, chopped tomato, chopped green or red onion, chopped cucumber & brown rice).

Provided by Karen C.

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 lbs chicken tenders

Steps:

  • Combine Lime juice, oil, chili powder, cumin, salt & cilantro in a large bowl.
  • Add Chicken Tenders and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium-heat grilling or heat a grill pan.
  • Grill tenders until browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 1451, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 48.7

SLOW COOKER CHILE-LIME CHICKEN



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An easy chile-lime chicken recipe for the slow cooker. Great with seasoned rice and veggies as a side.

Provided by crowefoot

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne, and salt in a blender or food processor and puree, making sure chipotle chiles are chopped very fine.
  • Place a layer of chicken in a slow cooker and cover with about 1/2 of the liquid mixture. Lay on remaining chicken and pour remaining liquid over top.
  • Cover and cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 6 hours, or on High, about 3 hours. Turn off the heat and let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 609 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: To ensure a smooth cooking process, prepare all ingredients and equipment before starting to cook.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chicken tenders, limes, and cilantro will deliver the best flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the flavorful mixture of lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic enhances its taste and tenderness.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When pan-frying the chicken tenders, avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming and ensure even cooking.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken tenders reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
  • Garnish and serve immediately: Garnish the chicken tenders with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for an appetizing presentation. Serve while hot for the best flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

This flavorful and easy-to-make Chile-Lime Chicken Tenders recipe is a perfect blend of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors. Whether you're looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these chicken tenders will surely hit the spot. With the tender and juicy chicken coated in a zesty marinade and a crispy breadcrumb crust, these tenders offer a delightful combination of textures. Don't forget to garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for an extra burst of freshness and acidity. So, gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and enjoy this tasty dish that's sure to become a family favorite.

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