Bbq Chicken Tenders Recipe

Crispy, juicy BBQ chicken tenders without the deep fryer! These boneless, skinless chicken breasts get a light, crispy coating and are baked to perfection. Serve as a delicious appetizer or a satisfying dinner with your favorite crunchy veggies and dipping sauce. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 403.2 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bbq Chicken Tenders

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How to Make Bbq Chicken Tenders

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons honey.
  3. Set aside 1/2 cup of the BBQ sauce mixture for dipping.
  4. Cut any large chicken tenders in half lengthwise. Add all chicken tenders to the bowl with the remaining BBQ sauce mixture.
  5. Toss to coat evenly.
  6. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
  7. While chicken marinates, prepare breading station: In three separate shallow dishes, place 1 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 large eggs lightly beaten, and 2 cups breadcrumbs.
  8. Coat each chicken tender in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in the egg, letting excess drip off. Then, coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs, again shaking off excess.
  9. Arrange breaded tenders on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  10. Generously coat both sides of each tender with cooking spray.
  11. Bake for 10 minutes.
  12. Flip each tender and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  13. Serve immediately with the reserved BBQ sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

7g

Carbs

17g

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