Description
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Tenders deliver a fiery kick of flavor that ignites taste buds with classic American comfort food. Crispy exterior and juicy interior combine perfectly, promising a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) chicken tenders
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F and creating a non-stick surface on a baking sheet using parchment paper or a light olive oil coating.
- Create a savory seasoning blend by mixing flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow container.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly in a separate dish to create a binding layer for the breading process.
- Spread panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish to provide a crispy exterior coating.
- Transform chicken tenders into a crispy delight by first rolling them in the seasoned flour mixture, then dipping into beaten eggs, and finally coating generously with panko breadcrumbs.
- Carefully arrange the breaded tenders on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spread in a single layer without touching.
- Roast the tenders in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Simultaneously craft a spicy buffalo sauce by melting butter in a saucepan and incorporating buffalo sauce, heating and stirring for 2-3 minutes until fully integrated.
- Once tenders emerge from the oven, drizzle the warm buffalo sauce over them, gently tossing to achieve an even, fiery coating.
- Present the sauced tenders immediately, accompanied by cooling blue cheese or ranch dressing for a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of buffalo sauce, making it milder for kids or extra fiery for heat lovers.
- Swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy these crispy tenders.
- Pat chicken tenders dry before coating to help breading stick better and achieve maximum crunchiness.
- Prep the sauce and breading stations in advance to streamline the cooking process and reduce kitchen chaos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg