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Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tenders – Guilt-Free Flavor Boost!

Indulge in Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tenders, a quick and guilt-free dish perfect for weeknight dinners or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders fresh or thawed
  • 2 large Eggs can use vegan egg replacer
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can also be used
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika enhances flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs panko breadcrumbs recommended
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Buffalo Sauce can use any hot sauce or honey BBQ
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted or substitute with olive oil for dairy-free
Optional Serving
  • 2 stalks Celery Sticks for serving
  • 0.5 cup Blue Cheese Dressing for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the dry coating ingredients and whisk until mixed.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until well-mixed.
  4. Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl, ready for coating.
  5. Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  6. Dip the floured chicken into the egg wash, allowing extra to drip off.
  7. Coat each egg-coated tender in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to stick.
  8. Mix buffalo sauce and melted butter in a small bowl, then brush on tenders.
  9. Arrange tenders on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  10. Allow to cool slightly before serving with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the spiciness of the buffalo sauce to your preference. For best results, use fresh chicken tenders and panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.

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