Description
Saucy Buffalo Chicken Tenders are the perfect combination of crispy and juicy, delivering a bold flavor that will elevate any meal. Coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and baked to golden perfection, these tenders are ideal for game days, family dinners, or a cozy night in. Serve with cool ranch or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut chicken breasts into tender-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in the last.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place breaded tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in buffalo sauce and garlic powder.
- Drizzle cooked tenders with the buffalo sauce mixture and serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg