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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Tenders

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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

Units Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning rub
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup water (for Instant Pot only)
Homemade BBQ Rub
  • 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

Slow Cooker

  1. Add the chicken tenders to the slow cooker. Add the BBQ rub seasonings & BBQ sauce. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
  2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.

Instant Pot

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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