Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken Tenders
Hickory-smoked chicken tenders cooked over indirect heat, basted with peach barbecue sauce until reaching 165°F internal temperature. Quick outdoor grilling method delivering smoky, saucy results in under 20 minutes total cook time.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken tenders, patted drychicken breastsequal weightpoultryFull guide →
- 1 cup peach barbecue saucemango barbecue sauce1:1fruit-based condiment
Instructions
- 1
Prepare grill fire to 300° with hickory or oak wood for smoke flavor.
- 2
Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels and place on a sheet pan.
- 3
Place chicken over indirect fire and cook with lid closed for about 8 minutes.
- 4
Turn chicken tenders and coat both sides with peach barbecue sauce.
- 5
Continue cooking with lid closed until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Remove from grill and serve immediately.
Good to Know
Chicken tenders can be patted dry and refrigerated up to 8 hours before grilling. Peach barbecue sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Serve immediately from grill while hot.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the initial 8-minute cook on indirect heat to avoid undercooked interior when sauce is applied.
Do not cook over direct flame to avoid charring the exterior before internal temperature reaches 165°F.