These buffalo chicken tenders are a crowd favorite! Tender chicken strips topped with our signature High On Chicken Buffalo Sauce and melted cheese are the perfect appetizer for parties.
Buffalo chicken tenders are finger food made from deep-fried chicken strips that are then coated in a spicy buffalo-flavored sauce. The spicy and tangy flavors will surely get your taste buds going!
Prep time: 30-35 min
Serve for: 2-3
Ingredients:
- High On Chicken buffalo sauce
- 4 chicken breast halves, cut into finger-sized pieces, should be skinless and boneless.
- 1/fourth cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- One teaspoon of Cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 egg whites, beaten
- Buttermilk
- one tablespoon of water
Directions:
Step 1:
- Place the chicken strips in a big basin and seasons along with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to marinate.
- Buttermilk and High On Chicken buffalo sauce are sprinkled on top of the chicken pieces.
- Ensure the buttermilk and buffalo sauce are thoroughly mixed with the chicken pieces.
Step 2:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- The bowl of coated chicken should be placed in the fridge for around three hours.
- If you’re not going to cook the chicken that day, you can marinate it for up to 48 hours.
Step 3:
- Remove the bowl from the fridge once the chicken has marinated, then let the chicken come to room temperature.
- Prepare the bread crumbs, egg combination, and flour mixture as the chicken is brought to room temperature.
- Additionally, use parchment paper to line a baking pan.
Step 4:
- Combine the salt, cornstarch, and flour in a single basin.
- Eggs and water should be whisked together in a separate bowl.
- Finally, combine two cups of flour with the bread crumbs in a third bowl.
Step 5:
- Through the flour mixture, dredge the chicken piece.
- Dip the chicken into the egg mixture after that.
- After that, sprinkle the panko mixture over the chicken piece.
- Place each coated piece of chicken on the prepared baking sheet at this point.
Step 6:
- The oil should be heated to around 350°F over a medium-low flame.
- The oil typically reaches a temperature of 350°F in 12 to 15 minutes without a thermometer.
- It’s time to fry the tenders and coat them in extra buffalo sauce once the oil reaches 350°F.
- About 3–4 chicken tenders should be cooked in batches for 5–6 minutes or until they turn crispy golden brown.
- Put the platter with the chicken tenders and paper towels on it. With the leftover chicken, keep going.
Step 7:
- Put each chicken tender into the High On Chicken buffalo sauce bowl after they have been fried and drained on the paper towel-lined platter.
- Serve each tender and arrange it on a fresh plate.
- With blue cheese or ranch dressing, serve the tenders.
Occasions when you can make Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Buffalo chicken tenders are one of the easiest chicken meal a little lighter and healthier. You can make them as simple as possible or make them extra flavorful with various spices. These recipes are so flavorful and easy to make you feel good about serving them for dinner. You can make this at Christmas and thanksgiving as it is a perfect holiday treat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What else might I use in place of the blue cheese dipping sauce?
If you don’t like blue cheese, try creating this Greek yogurt ranch dressing created for this barbecue chicken salad for a non-spicy alternative.
- How to make the buffalo chicken crispy?
If you want the chicken tenders to be more crunchy, use panko. You can utilize breadcrumbs if it is not a problem for you.
- Can I freeze the chicken strips that I baked?
Absolutely. Before adding buffalo sauce, roasted chicken strips can be frozen for three months. Thaw in the fridge for a night, then reheat in a 350°F oven. Heat thoroughly in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Can You Double This Recipe?
Yes. To prepare an additional batch, simply double the ingredient amounts.\
- What Food Pairs Well With Buffalo Chicken Tenders?
Ranch seasoning
dressing with blue cheese
sticks of celery
- How to cook frozen tenders?
Turn on the 375°F oven. 2. Bake frozen tenderloins for 30 to 35 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 170°F internally.
- How many calories are there in buffalo chicken tenders?
For one serving, the buffalo chicken tenders have 112 calories.
- Are chicken tenders good for losing weight?
If losing weight is one of your goals, chicken may be beneficial because it is high in protein and low in calories.