Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders
Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders feature juicy strips coated in a sweet, smoky sauce kissed with Asian-style spices and a hint of caramel for a glossy finish. The flavors balance brown sugar notes with savory depth, delivering tender bites that bake up sticky and satisfying. Ideal for weeknights or a kid-friendly dinner, they pair well with coleslaw, cornbread, or roasted veggies.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 10
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 14
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat an 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 2
In a shallow dish, stir together barbeque sauce, barbeque seasoning, and caramel sauce until well mixed. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the mixture for basting.
- 3
Dip each chicken tender into the barbeque sauce mixture, coating completely. Arrange them in the prepared casserole dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. Baste with the reserved sauce and bake for 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 495.99 kcal High 25%
- Protein 22.97 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 20.78 g 8%
- Total Fat 34.88 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 2.55 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.6 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 408.98 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 9.5 g --
- Added Sugars 5.74 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 5.56 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 44.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 28.82 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Barbecue Seasoning, Caramel Sauce, and Chicken Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 495.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Barbecue Seasoning, Caramel Sauce, Chicken Tenderloin, Cooking Spray. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 495.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders healthy?
- Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 495.99 calories and 22.97 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 408.98 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.55 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.74 g (11% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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