BBQ Lime Chicken

BBQ Lime Chicken

from delish.com
15 min

Looking for an easy baked chicken recipe? This BBQ Lime Chicken is the bomb.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 lb. chicken tenders
  • 2 c. panko bread crumbs
  • 3 large eggs
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c. barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • Ranch dressing, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and chicken tenders and shake until fully coated.

  2. 2

    Set up a dredging station: In one shallow bowl, put bread crumbs, and in another shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 tablespoons water. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat in bread crumbs. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Bake until golden and crispy, 20 to 25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and garlic powder. Simmer 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, toss baked chicken in sauce until coated. Serve with ranch, if desired.