Best 13 Crispy Barbecue Chicken Tenders Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to crispy barbecue chicken tenders! This delectable dish combines the irresistible flavors of chicken, barbecue sauce, and a crispy coating for a truly tantalizing treat. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, planning a game-day feast, or simply seeking a satisfying meal, this article will provide you with the best recipes and techniques to create crispy barbecue chicken tenders that will leave you craving more. From choosing the right chicken cuts and marinating them in flavorful spices to mastering the perfect frying technique, we'll guide you every step of the way to ensure your chicken tenders come out juicy, tender, and irresistibly crispy. So, get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our handpicked recipes and cooking tips!

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BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breast, seasoned bread crumbs, BBQ sauce

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 6 tenders

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 chicken breast
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Slice the chicken into even strips.
  • Dip the chicken strips into the BBQ sauce, then coat them in the bread crumbs.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Brush the remaining BBQ sauce evenly on both sides of the chicken strips and bake for another 10 minutes and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 17 grams

BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS



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These crispy boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders stay crisp with only a light coating of oil-no deep-frying needed. Serve as an appetizer or try them for dinner with crunchy vegetables and dip on the side.

Provided by Hilary Meyer

Categories     Healthy Chicken Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ pounds chicken tenders (see Note)
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
1 ¾ cups coarse dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see Note)
Olive oil or canola oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine barbecue sauce, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sauce in a small bowl. Cut any large chicken tenders in half lengthwise, then add all the tenders to the large bowl with the remaining sauce; stir to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in another shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. Coat each tender in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg and let any excess drip off. Then roll in the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess. Place the tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Generously coat both sides of each tender with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Turn each tender over and continue baking until the outside is crisp and the tenders are cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Serve with the reserved sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 145.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CRISPY BBQ CHIP TENDERS



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These crunchy chicken tenders are a little sweet, a little tangy and a whole lot of fun. In half an hour, your family's new favorite dish is ready to eat. When I have extra time, I roast garlic and add it to the sauce. -Andreann Geise, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
CHICKEN:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups coarsely crushed barbecue potato chips
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°., In a small bowl, mix sour cream, chives, garlic and salt. Refrigerate until serving. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and seasonings. Place eggs and potato chips in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then in potato chips, patting to help coating adhere., Place on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; spritz with cooking spray., Bake until coating is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 12-15 minutes. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CRISPY BARBECUE CHICKEN TENDERS



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These crunch-coated chicken tenders are a little sweet, a little tangy and a whole lot of fun. In half an hour, your family's new favorite dish is ready to eat. When I have extra time, I roast garlic and add it to the sauce. -Andreann Geise, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
CHICKEN:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups coarsely crushed barbecue potato chips
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix sour cream, chives, garlic and salt. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and seasonings. Place eggs and potato chips in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then in potato chips, patting to help coating adhere., In a deep skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CRISPY BARBECUE CHICKEN TENDERS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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These chicken tenders feature a secret but tasty trick: the meat is brushed with barbecue sauce, which not only helps the outer layer of crispy breadcrumbs adhere, but also creates a layer of smoky sweetness. That flavor gets amplified even further with summery sugar snap peas; roasty, toasty sweet potatoes; and a barbecue Dijon dipping sauce on the side.

Provided by HelloFresh

Categories     main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 unit Sweet Potato
1 tablespoon Fry Seasoning
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
12 ounce Sugar Snap Peas
24 ounce Chicken Tenders
½ cup BBQ Sauce
4 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 ounce Honey
7 teaspoon Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Cut sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Push toward one side of sheet. Roast in oven until tender, about 20 minutes total (we'll add more to the sheet after 10 minutes).
  • In a small bowl, mix together ½ TBSP fry seasoning (we sent more), panko, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt and pepper (to taste).
  • After sweet potatoes have roasted 10 minutes, remove from oven and give them a toss. Add snap peas to the other side of sheet. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Return sheet to oven and roast until veggies are tender and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes more.
  • Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Season all over with salt and pepper. Place in a large bowl along with ½ TBSP barbecue sauce (save the rest for dipping sauce) and toss to coat. Transfer to a lightly oiled baking sheet and spread out in a single layer. Sprinkle panko mixture over top of chicken, pressing gently to adhere. TIP: It's OK if not all the breadcrumbs stick-you'll likely have some left over.
  • Bake chicken in oven until no longer pink in center, 7-9 minutes. Once done, heat broiler to high and place chicken under broiler. Broil until panko is golden brown, about 2 minutes. TIP: If you don't have a broiler, increase oven temperature to 500 degrees and bake until panko is golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
  • In another small bowl, combine mustard, honey, and remaining barbecue sauce. Divide chicken, sweet potatoes, and snap peas between plates. Serve with sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 kcal, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Carbohydrate 69 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 45 g, Fiber 8 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 630 mg

BAKED BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS



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These chicken tenders have a barbecue base but are elevated with a decidedly Asian influence. I use Savory Spice® Asian Delight BBQ Rub, which is different from Chinese five-spice.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine barbeque sauce, barbeque seasoning, and caramel sauce in a shallow dish. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
  • Dip each chicken tender into the barbeque sauce mixture and 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 continue baking for 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1339.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

AIR FRYER BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS



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Homemade barbecue-crusted chicken tenders in an air fryer. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and no flipping required.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Pork Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ½ ounces barbecue-flavored pork rinds
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ pounds chicken breast tenderloins
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place pork rinds in a food processor and pulse to the size of bread crumbs. Place in a shallow bowl. Mix flour and barbecue seasoning together in a shallow dish. Beat egg in a third shallow bowl.
  • Coat each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat in pork rind crumbs.
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket, making sure none are touching. Spray the top of each tender with cooking spray. Cook until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink at the center, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining tenders.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 123.8 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 649 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

EASY BARBECUE CRISPY CHICKEN MELTS



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Bake chicken breasts with a new look and taste using barbecue sauce and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup milk
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In 13x9-inch pan, place butter. Heat in oven 2 to 3 minutes or until melted.
  • In shallow dish, stir Bisquick mix and pepper. Pour milk into small bowl. Coat chicken with Bisquick mixture, then dip into milk and coat again with Bisquick mixture. Place chicken in pan.
  • Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave barbecue sauce uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until warm. Spoon sauce evenly over chicken; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

SMOKY BARBECUE CHICKEN TENDERS



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Smokey barbecue flavor for an easy chicken tender.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce
1 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 package (14 oz) uncooked chicken tenders (not breaded)
Additional barbecue sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place bread crumbs. Dip chicken into barbecue sauce. Place in bread crumb bag; seal and shake to coat. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and bread crumbs are golden brown. Serve with additional barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CRISPY BARBECUE CHICKEN DINNER



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There's nothing like tender baked chicken. After a dip in barbecue sauce and coating mixture, even the chicken is happy.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag (16 oz.) coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix)
3/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)
6 cups hot steamed corn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss coleslaw blend and dressing; cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Place barbecue sauce and coating mix in separate pie plates or shallow dishes. Dip chicken in barbecue sauce, then in coating mixture, turning over to evenly coat both sides of each chicken piece. Place in single layer in aluminum foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Discard any remaining coating mixture.
  • Bake 20 min. or until chicken is cooked through (170°F). Serve with the coleslaw and corn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS



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Barbecue sauces range from mild and sweet to fiery hot. For this recipe, a mild variety works best. Try these with our savory Corn Fritters.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Vegetable oil, for the grates
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 cup store-bought barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. Place chicken in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup barbecue sauce over chicken, and toss to coat. Divide remaining barbecue sauce between two bowls (1/4 cup each); use one for basting and the other for serving.
  • Grill chicken, turning and basting occasionally with reserved basting sauce, 8 to 10 minutes total. Remove chicken from grill; serve with reserved serving sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 40 g

CRISPY BAKED BARBECUED CHICKEN



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I love this seasoning mix and sometimes double it to get more crunch. It came from Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook with only two slight adaptations. I usually have to dry slices of bread in my oven & send them through the food processor to crumb, but I usually have all of these ingredients on hand.

Provided by Vicki

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
3 1/2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Oven temp 375F degrees.
  • Combine bread crumbs, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, dry mustard, and celery seed.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Brush each chicken piece with melted butter.
  • Roll in crumb mixture to coat.
  • Arrange chicken, skin side up and so pieces don't touch, in a shallow baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with any remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 375 oven about 50 minutes or till tender.
  • Do Not Turn!
  • Makes 6 servings.

BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS



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These crispy chicken "wings," made with boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders, stay crispy with only a light coating of oil-no deep-frying needed. Serve as an appetizer or try them for dinner with crunchy vegetables and dip on the side.

Provided by LeslieNY3912

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 24 tenders, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders (see Note)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups coarse dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see Note)
olive oil or canola oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1.Combine barbecue sauce, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sauce in a small bowl. Cut any large chicken tenders in half lengthwise, then add all the tenders to the large bowl with the remaining sauce; stir to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • 2.Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • 3.Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in another shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. Coat each tender in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg and let any excess drip off. Then roll in the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess. Place the tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Generously coat both sides of each tender with cooking spray.
  • 4.Bake for 10 minutes. Turn each tender over and continue baking until the outside is crisp and the tenders are cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Serve with the reserved sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.2, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 134.6, Sodium 989.9, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 18.7, Protein 31.7

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs: This will make the tenders easier to cut and cook evenly.
  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces: This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices: This will add flavor to the tenders.
  • Coat the chicken in flour: This will help the chicken brown and crispy.
  • Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown: This will cook the chicken through and make it crispy.
  • Drain the chicken on paper towels: This will remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular options include barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, and honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Crispy barbecue chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and game days. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty treats at home. So next time you are looking for something delicious and satisfying, give these crispy barbecue chicken tenders a try. You won't be disappointed!

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