Chipotle Barbecue Peanut Chicken Tenders

These Chipotle Barbecue Peanut Chicken Tenders combine the wonderful flavors of American barbecue and Asian-style sticky peanut sauce. While easy to make on a weeknight, these Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Tenders are amazing on your next appetizer party spread! This recipe is low in sugar and high in protein. The chicken can be marinated or not, depending on how much time you have. Either way, my Chipotle Barbecue Peanut Chicken tenders will surely please your family and friends! If you would like to make your own BBQ sauce, use my Best Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe(Opens in a new browser tab) recipe!

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Are Chipotle Barbecue Peanut Chicken Tenders high in carbs?

Traditionally, fried chicken tenders are extremely high in carbohydrates. While this recipe is not fried, it is baked in the oven, covered in a low-sugar barbecue sauce and coated with crunchy peanuts. You will still get a lovely crunch without the deep-fry.

A serving comes in at 9 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of sugar, depending on ingredients used and is considered low-carb and keto. If you are in need of more keto meals, try my Keto Sesame Crusted Chicken(Opens in a new browser tab).

Ingredients to make Chipotle Barbecue Peanut Chicken Tenders

• Boneless, skinless chicken tenders
• Low-sugar barbecue sauce
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Coarsely-ground unsalted peanuts

How to make Chipotle Barbecue Peanut Chicken Tenders

To make this recipe, preheat your oven to 350ºF. You will need to cover a baking sheet with nonstick foil and set aside while you tend to the chicken. Add your chicken to a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Using a meat mallet, heavy frying pan, or rolling pin, pound out your chicken slightly to flatten and ensure evenness on all sides.

In a shallow bowl, combine your barbecue sauce, chili powder and cumin. Stir to combine and set aside. In another shallow bowl, add your coarsely-ground peanuts and set aside.

Now, you can do the next step one of two ways. First, you can dip both sides of your chicken into the sauce until completely coated. Once coated, dip your chicken into the peanuts and coat evenly. Place onto the baking sheet and bake. Second, if you would like to marinate the chicken, pour the sauce into the zip-top bag with the chicken and allow to marinate in the fridge up to 1 hour. After marinating, dip the chicken into the peanuts and coat evenly, then bake. Bake your chicken for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the nuts are golden brown. Serve while hot.