Sweet and Tangy BBQ Chicken Tenders
Sweet and Tangy BBQ Chicken Tenders are quick, easy and so delicious. Skip the drive thru and give these barbecue chicken strips a try for a family favorite dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 696kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup sweet and tangy bbq sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to about 300° with hickory or pecan chunks for smoke flavor.
- Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken over indirect grill fire for about 5 minutes with the grill closed.
- Flip chicken and coat with bbq sauce.
- Close the grill and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Turn chicken and brush with sauce.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165° using a digital thermometer.
- Remove from grill and rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftover grilled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Slice chicken tenders and reheat in a skillet with additional bbq sauce over low heat. Stir occasionally, cooking about 5 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 696kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 2401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g