Description
Make crunchy chicken tenders coated in classic Buffalo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish.
- Dip each chicken tender first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured tender into the beaten eggs.
- Dredge the egg-coated tender thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F.
- Carefully place tenders in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F).
- Remove tenders from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Buffalo sauce and melted butter.
- Toss the hot, crispy tenders in the Buffalo sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For baking, place coated tenders on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- You can adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce based on your preference for coating thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: buffalo chicken, chicken tenders, crispy chicken, fried chicken, easy dinner