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    Baked Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 26, 2017 · Modified: Mar 26, 2021 by Dee

    Baked Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders are sweet, spicy, easy to make and ready in 20 minutes. They're perfect for game day or a quick meal anytime!

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    So, y'all probably know by now that we eat a lot of chicken.  I mean, I'm pretty sure that I share at least one chicken recipe each week. Sometimes, we'll have beef or pork, but chicken is on the menu more than anything. In fact, my kids mentioned this the other day! So I definitely have to get creative with the chicken recipes and not make the same kind of chicken over and over.

    And with the big game around the corner, spicy food is practically everywhere right now. So, it's perfect timing for these sweet and spicy honey chipotle chicken tenders.

    These babies are loaded with flavor. They get sweetness from a blend of honey and brown sugar, and spice from adobo sauce. In fact, they taste a lot like the honey chipotle tenders from Chili's, except that they're baked and not fried. So you can munch on them without guilt! These are also gluten free, so just make sure the adobo sauce or chipotle sauce you use is too.

    These chicken tenders are also super quick and easy to make, and they're ready in just 20 minutes! Just mix the sauce, brush it on, and bake!

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    I like to give the chicken a double layer of flavor, so I spooned a thin layer of honey chipotle sauce on the tenders and used a brush to spread it on evenly. Then, I baked them for 10 minutes.

    I drizzled the remaining sauce over the chicken and baked it for a few more minutes. And that's all there is to it!

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    These chipotle chicken tenders are definitely spicy. If you like heat, you'll love these! But you may want to serve an easy dipping sauce to cool them off a little. You can whip up an easy homemade ranch dressing or use your favorite brand.

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    How to Make Baked Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders

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    Baked Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders

    Published by Dee
    Sweet and spicy honey chipotle chicken tenders that you can bake in the oven in just 20 minutes! They're healthier than fried and perfect for game day!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 chicken tenders
    Calories 112 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 boneless, skinless chicken tenders
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
    • 4 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
    • Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil, and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray
    • Place chicken tenders on tray, and season with sea salt and garlic powder
    • In small bowl, mix adobo sauce, honey, minced onions and brown sugar, and brush thin coat evenly over chicken 
    • Bake for 10 minutes, and add remaining sauce over chicken, then return to oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until internal temperature is at least 165, according to thermometer
    • Serve immediately, and enjoy!

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 10gFat: 2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1507mgPotassium: 217mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.5mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    You can make a batch of these baked honey chipotle chicken tenders for a delicious game day appetizer or whenever you want a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Use them in sliders, on salad or just like this.

    My family loved them, but we did go through a lot of ranch!

    Happy Munching!

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    1. Miz Helen says

      February 07, 2017 at 10:41 am

      I just pinned your delicious Baked Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders! I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, hope you have a great day and hope to see you again soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    2. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says

      January 29, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      These would be great for my son! He would especially like the "sauce" to dip it in

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 29, 2017 at 4:36 pm

        My kids love that dipping sauce!

    3. Megan | Allergy Free Alaska says

      January 27, 2017 at 11:53 am

      My family would enjoy these so much! They look tender, juicy, and full of flavor!

      Reply
    4. eat good 4 life says

      January 27, 2017 at 7:43 am

      Wow, this looks terrific. I need to make this for my family!

      Reply
    5. Cathy @ Noble Pig says

      January 26, 2017 at 9:09 pm

      I know my family would absolutely love these. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
    6. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

      January 26, 2017 at 6:34 pm

      YUM! What a flavorful combination! I love how you chilled the chipotle off with the honey. I can imagine these would go over well for dinner OR at a gameday party.

      Reply
    7. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

      January 26, 2017 at 5:41 pm

      It is perfect timing for chicken tenders! We have lots of chicken at our house too...it just tastes so yummy!

      Reply
    8. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      January 26, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      That is the best looking chicken...maybe EVER!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 26, 2017 at 10:01 pm

        Thanks, Dorothy! It's definitely the sauce!

    9. Erren says

      January 26, 2017 at 10:40 am

      These are making me hungry!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 26, 2017 at 1:25 pm

        Me too -- every time I look at the picture. I definitely need to make more! 🙂

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