Description
Deliciously crispy buffalo chicken tenders, perfect for sharing at parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1–2 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken strips in buttermilk, seasoned with salt and pepper, for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, breadcrumbs, and spices.
- Coat the marinated chicken in the flour mixture thoroughly.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) for baking.
- Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Toss the cooked tenders in a bowl with the buffalo sauce until well coated.
Notes
Patience is key; don’t overcrowd the pan while frying for the best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, buffalo sauce, appetizer, crispy chicken, party food