These Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders are my kid's favorite dinner dish! Seasoned, baked, and brushed with BBQ sauce. The perfect family-friendly dinner idea.
I love BBQ chicken! It's a food that all my family loves and we serve it in so many ways. I would say that it is on our table in some form at least once a week!
Some of our favorites include Baked BBQ Chicken Breast and Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks that taste like they came right off the grill. These tenders though are my kid's favorite.
If you love bbq chicken as much as my family does then make sure to check out the rest of my recipes! I think you will love them.
Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders Ingredients:
- Chicken Tenders - I use fresh but frozen would work if thawed.
- Oil - use the oil you prefer. I usually make it with EVOO or vegetable oil.
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Salt - add more or less to taste.
- BBQ Sauce - use your favorite brand.
How to make Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders:
Step one: Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F. Then prepare a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
Step two: Place chicken tenders in a large baggy with oil and massage into chicken. Add in paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Massage chicken tenders again and dump everything into a casserole dish.
Step three: Bake for 20 minutes then remove the chicken tenders and brush with bbq sauce. Place back into the oven for 10 -15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Step four: Remove from oven and let rest before serving.
Side Dish Options:
I love serving these on top of a salad, with a side salad, veggies, or potatoes. Here are a few more of my favorite
- Cheesy Corn Casserole
- Roasted Parmesan Garlic Potatoes
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Ranch Green Beans
Chicken Tender Recipes:
If you have some chicken tender loves in your house as I do then make sure to check out these next:
Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders: I love this one just as much as the kids do. Coated with breadcrumbs and seasoned with lemon pepper seasoning.
Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders: Amazing flavor and best served with more ranch dressing for dipping.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Tenders: Not only are these a great dinner option but I love them chilled and added to a salad.
Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup bbq sauce (more or less as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Then prepare a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Place chicken tenders is a large baggy with oil and massage into chicken. Add in paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Massage chicken tenders again and dump everything into a casserole dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes then remove chicken tenders. Brush with bbq sauce and then place back into the oven for 10 -15 minutes or until cooked through and at a safe temperature and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Trix
So good and easy to make! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Debra
So good and easy to make! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Stephanie
I make this weekly! My kids love it! 🙂
Jennie
So happy to hear that!!
Melissa Williams
Was looking for a baked bbq chicken tender recipe and came across this one. Cooked it tonight & it was yummy!! Followed directions exactly & the chicken was very flavorful & so tender. My whole family loved it. I’m definitely adding this to my rotation of meals. Thanks!
Jennie
So happy to hear that!
Madeline
Do you cover the chicken with tinfoil or leave it uncovered?
Jennie
Hi Madeline. I leave them uncovered!
Lorna LaPointe
Hello, do you remove them from the casserole dish then return them to the casserole dish or put them on a baking sheet after the sauce is added?
Jennie
I keep them in the same dish and add the bbq.
Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Deborah S Cross
What cooking temp?
Jennie
Hi Deborah, the cooking temp is in the recipe card and is 375 degrees. Hope you enjoy this recipe!
Tina
Do you have to use paprika?
Jennie
No, you can skip it if you don't like paprika.
Elizabeth Bouchard
Do you cover the casserole dish when baking? Thanks. I'm making these for dinner tonight! Can't wait to try your recipe!
Jennie
I don't cover when baking. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Paula
Can you use frozen chicken tenders? IF you can, how long?
Jennie
Hi Paula, I would suggest thawing the chicken first but if you would like to bake them from frozen you can increase the baking time by 50%.
Allyson Zea
These are majorly delicious! THANK YOU!
Lori
My son's favorite dinner- thanks!
Cyd
My teenagers love this recipe! I love how easy it is - thanks!
Alli
My kiddos enjoy these so much. They keep asking me to make them! Winner!
Chelsea
These chicken tenders are the best! Total crowd pleaser and my boys loved them! Thanks for sharing!
Charity Johnson
Delicious! I forgot to put a rating on my first comment.
Jennie
Thank you for leaving a rating! So glad you liked the recipe.
Charity Johnson
Delicious!
Ron
We loved them. Easy to follow recipe. Finally a gluten free chicken tender recipe.
Jennie
So glad you liked them!
Amber
This looks sooooo good! I can’t wait to try it!
Jennie
Hope you love them!!
Donna
Thanks for the recipe. My family love them. Easy and quick to make. Just delicious.
Jennie
Thank you! So happy to hear that!