Slow cooker BBQ chicken tenders is an easy recipe that only has 3 ingredients! All you need for this family-friendly meal is chicken tenders, BBQ rub, and BBQ sauce. Use a store-bought rub and BBQ sauce or make your own. Instructions to make this chicken tenders recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
Ingredients For Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Tenders
- Chicken Tenders
- BBQ Seasoning Rub
- BBQ Sauce
How To Make Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Tenders
- Add the chicken tenders to the slow cooker. Add the BBQ rub seasonings & BBQ sauce. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
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In a small bowl, mix together the homemade rub spices. Place the chicken tenders in a large bowl and season with the rub mixture. Toss until all the chicken is evenly coated.
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Pour the water into the base of the Instant Pot. Add the trivet to the inner pot. Place the chicken tenders on the trivet. Pour the BBQ sauce on top.
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Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook set time for 3 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minute. Carefully quick release the remaining pressure.
FAQs & Tips
What type of sauce should you use?
The BBQ sauce really makes or breaks the recipe in my opinion. If you don’t have any dietary restrictions, use whatever sauce you want! I use my homemade BBQ sauce. It’s both paleo and Whole30 compatible. If you’re following a low-carb lifestyle, G Hughes is a good store-bought brand.
Can you make this paleo and Whole30 friendly?
You can! To do so, you will need to use a homemade or Whole30 compatible BBQ sauce & seasoning.
Can you double the recipe?
Yes, absolutely. Feeding a larger crowd? Double or triple the recipe.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover slow cooker BBQ chicken tenders in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
What size slow cooker did you use?
I use a 3.5 quart slow cooker for this recipe.
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PrintSlow Cooker BBQ Chicken Tenders
Slow cooker BBQ chicken tenders is an easy recipe that only has 3 ingredients! All you need for this family-friendly meal is chicken tenders, BBQ rub, and BBQ sauce. Use a store-bought rub and BBQ sauce or make your own. Instructions to make this chicken tenders recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minute
- Yield: 2-4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning rub
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup water (for Instant Pot only)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Add the chicken tenders to the slow cooker. Add the BBQ rub seasonings & BBQ sauce. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
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In a small bowl, mix together the homemade rub spices. Place the chicken tenders in a large bowl and season with the rub mixture. Toss until all the chicken is evenly coated.
-
Pour the water into the base of the Instant Pot. Add the trivet to the inner pot. Place the chicken tenders on the trivet. Pour the BBQ sauce on top.
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Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook set time for 3 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minute. Carefully quick release the remaining pressure.
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My kids love this. I made it 4 times this summer!
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