The reason why this food has relatively low calories is:

1. Ingredients selection: Compared with other parts of chicken, such as chicken thighs or skin-on chicken, chicken breast has a higher fat content lower. Sichuan chicken tenders uses skinless chicken breast, which naturally has lower calories.

2. Cooking methods: Using less oil during cooking or using healthier cooking methods (such as steaming, grilling or frying instead of deep frying) will reduce the total calories of the dish.