Dr Pepper Jalapeno BBQ Chicken Tenders
Dr Pepper Jalapeño BBQ Chicken Tenders are quick and easy with plenty of sweet and spicy barbecue flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 622kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons green chile powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 cup Dr Pepper Jalapeno BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to 300° with hickory or oak for smoke flavor.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic, onion powder, green chile powder, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and dry mustard together.
- Sprinkle over chicken tenders on both sides.
- Cook chicken over indirect fire with the grill closed for about 7 - 10 minutes.
- Brush with sauce and flip chicken tenders, brushing again with sauce.
- Continue to cook for 5 - 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° with a digital thermometer.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store cooled chicken wrapped in foil or plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet with additional bbq sauce over medium heat, stirring often until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1930mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g