Description
Buffalo chicken tenders are the ultimate finger food, delivering a crispy, juicy bite packed with spicy and tangy flavors. Perfect for game days or cozy nights in, these tenders are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With a delightful crunch from panko breadcrumbs and the perfect amount of heat from buffalo sauce, this recipe is both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up a breading station: In one bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper; in another, beat the eggs; and in a third bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform strips. Dredge each strip in the flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange breaded tenders on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Warm buffalo sauce in a small saucepan and toss baked tenders until coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 130mg