Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are flavorful and delicious. A simple recipe to make on the grill for any night of the week or can be made ahead for easy meal prep.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken tenders
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup Best Dry Rub recipe below
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to 300° with hickory or oak for smoke flavor.
- Remove chicken from packaging and pat dry with paper towels and place on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of chicken.
- Sprinkle with dry rub and press into chicken over all sides.
- Cook chicken over indirect fire with the lid closed for about 8 minutes. Turn and continue to cook another 8 - 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° with a digital thermometer.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftover chicken tenders in a zip top bag or wrapped in plastic wrap up to 4 days.
Reheat in a covered skillet using 1-2 tablespoons of water with the chicken tenders. Cook over medium heat for about 5 - 8 minutes.