Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe

Satisfy your cravings with these healthy and delicious baked Buffalo chicken tenders! Marinated in a fiery hot sauce blend and baked to perfection, they're a guilt-free twist on a classic appetizer. Cool the heat with a creamy, chunky bleu cheese dipping sauce and crunchy celery sticks. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for game day, parties, or a weeknight treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 182.9 kcal
Protein 56g
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How to Make Buffalo Chicken Tenders

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of your favorite hot sauce (Frank's RedHot is recommended), 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
  3. Place 1.5 lbs of chicken tenders in a baking dish.
  4. Brush the chicken tenders generously with the hot sauce mixture, ensuring they're fully coated.
  5. Cover the baking dish and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor).
  6. Bake the chicken tenders, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is no longer pink.
  7. While the chicken is baking, prepare the bleu cheese dressing: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese, and 1 tablespoon milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  8. Refrigerate the bleu cheese dressing for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  9. To serve, arrange the baked chicken tenders on a platter.
  10. Surround the tenders with celery sticks and serve with the chilled bleu cheese dressing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

17g

Carbs

0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Buffalo Chicken Tenders?

Buffalo Chicken Tenders takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Buffalo Chicken Tenders?

Buffalo Chicken Tenders has approximately 182.9 calories per serving, with about 56 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Buffalo Chicken Tenders?

The key ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Tenders are Hot Sauce, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Tenders, Reduced Fat Sour Cream, Blue Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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