Description
Buffalo Chicken Tenders are the perfect blend of crispy and spicy, making them an irresistible choice for game nights or casual dinners. These tender strips of chicken are coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb mixture and tossed in a rich, buttery Buffalo sauce that delivers a flavor kick. Easy to prepare and customizable, they’re best served hot with celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch thick.
- In one bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder and celery salt.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the panko mixture before placing on the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway for even crispiness.
- While baking, melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in Buffalo sauce until combined.
- Toss baked tenders in the sauce until fully coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (130g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg