How to Make Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked BBQ chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that the whole family will love. These chicken tenders are coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce and then baked to perfection. They are the perfect combination of tender and crispy, making them the ultimate comfort food.

What makes this recipe so great is that it's not only delicious, but it's also healthier than traditional fried chicken tenders. By baking the chicken instead of frying it, you can enjoy all the flavors a...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ⅓ cup barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's® Hickory & Brown Sugar)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Asian-flavored barbeque seasoning (such as Savory Spice® Asian Delight BBQ Rub)
  • 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
  • 1 pound chicken tenders

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir together barbeque sauce, barbeque seasoning, and caramel sauce in a shallow dish until combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture for basting.
  • Dip each chicken tender into barbeque sauce mixture; coat thoroughly. Place in the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. Baste with reserved sauce and bake 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    175 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1340mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 265mg