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Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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  • Author: Douaa
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4-servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

These oven-baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders are crispy, spicy, and full of bold flavor. Coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and finished with a buttery hot sauce glaze, they’re the ultimate appetizer or game day snack. Keywords: buffalo chicken tenders, oven baked buffalo tenders, spicy chicken strips, panko crusted buffalo chicken.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Tenders:

  • 1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Breading:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika or cayenne pepper

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons Frank’s RedHot sauce

  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

For the Buffalo Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Extras:

  • 2-4 tablespoons olive oil

  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment, place a wire rack on top, and spray with cooking spray.

  • Season the Chicken:
    Pat chicken tenderloins dry and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Prepare Breading Station:

    • Bowl 1: Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.

    • Bowl 2: Beat eggs with 2 tablespoons Frank’s RedHot sauce.

    • Bowl 3: Add panko breadcrumbs.

  • Bread the Chicken:
    Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then coat in panko.

  • Bake:
    Place coated tenders on prepared rack. Drizzle or spray with olive oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

  • Make Buffalo Sauce:
    Melt butter with Frank’s RedHot and garlic powder. Toss baked tenders in the sauce.

  • Serve:
    Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, broil the tenders for 1–2 minutes after baking.

  • You can air-fry or pan-fry if preferred.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yumsprint.com/buffalo-chicken-tenders/