Buffalo Chicken Tenders

 

🔥 Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Juicy chicken tenders coated in crunchy breading and tossed in tangy buffalo sauce—perfect for game days, dinners, or party snacks.

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🕒 Recipe Details:

• Prep Time: 15 mins

• Cook Time: 15–20 mins

• Total Time: ~30–35 mins

• Servings: 4

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🛒 Ingredients:

🔹 For the Chicken:

• 1.5 lbs chicken tenders or sliced chicken breasts

• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

🔹 For the Breading:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes (extra crispy!)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne

🔹 For the Buffalo Sauce:

• 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar (for a touch of sweetness)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

✅ Step 1: Marinate

1. Combine chicken, buttermilk, and spices in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15–30 minutes (or refrigerate up to 4 hours).

✅ Step 2: Bread the Chicken

1. In a separate bowl, mix flour, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.

2. Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in the dry mix, pressing to coat well.

✅ Step 3: Cook

• Oven: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Air Fryer: 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 mins, shake halfway.

• Pan-Fried: Shallow-fry in oil until golden and cooked through (about 3–4 minutes per side).

✅ Step 4: Toss in Buffalo Sauce

1. Melt butter, mix with hot sauce and honey.

2. Toss warm chicken tenders in buffalo sauce just before serving.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas:

• Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip

• Add to wraps, sliders, or salads

• Pair with celery and carrot sticks