Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Crispy, tangy, and irresistibly juicy, these Buffalo Chicken Tenders are the perfect game-day snack or weeknight dinner that everyone will rave about! Made by coating tender chicken strips in a savory blend of spices, buttermilk, and breadcrumbs, they’re fried to golden perfection and tossed in a mouthwatering homemade buffalo sauce crafted from hot sauce and melted butter. The combination of crunchy exterior, bold buffalo heat, and a hint of freshness from chopped parsley creates a flavor explosion in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes and ideal for dipping in ranch or blue cheese, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for buffalo chicken lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken tenders
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 2 cups Breadcrumbs
• 2 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Buffalo hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the buttermilk until combined.

Step 3

Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

Step 4

Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off. Finally, coat each tender with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even coat.

Step 5

In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 6

Carefully add the breaded chicken tenders to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each batch for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 7

Remove tenders from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 8

In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the buffalo sauce and remove from heat.

Step 9

Toss the cooked chicken tenders in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

Step 10

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the tenders for garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1447.6 grams (1447.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5816

Total Fat 519.80g	666%
Saturated Fat 92.20g	461%
Polyunsaturated Fat 269.30g
Cholesterol 316mg	105%
Sodium 8229mg	358%
Total Carbohydrate 199.50g	73%
Dietary Fiber 4.60g	16%
Total Sugars 18.20g
Protein 116.50g	233%

Vitamin D 127IU	635%
Calcium 366mg	28%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 1546mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.7%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 13.4%