Baked Buffalo Style Chicken Tenders Recipe

Crispy, juicy baked chicken tenders with all the bold buffalo wing flavor, but without the guilt! This lightened-up recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken coated in a crunchy panko breading and tossed in a fiery buffalo sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or game day snack!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 413.3 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 4.1 (19 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Buffalo Style Chicken Tenders

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How to Make Baked Buffalo Style Chicken Tenders

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a separate shallow dish, whisk the egg whites.
  4. In another shallow dish, place the panko bread crumbs.
  5. Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  6. Then, dip into the egg whites, allowing excess to drip off.
  7. Finally, dredge in the panko bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  8. Place the breaded chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Lightly coat the chicken tenders with cooking spray.
  10. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken tenders and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  11. While the chicken is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce: In a small saucepan, combine hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
  12. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 1 minute.
  13. Remove from heat and stir in the melted butter.
  14. Once the chicken is cooked, toss it gently in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  15. Serve immediately with your favorite blue cheese dressing and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

26g

Carbs

11g