buffalo chicken tenders

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ed Mayfield
Winston Salem, NC

Found this recipe in local paper and have prepared it several times, enjoying each time. This is a healthier take on the traditional variety.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For buffalo chicken tenders

  • 2 clove
    garlic, mashed
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    plus 2tb hot sauce
  • 2 c
    plus 6 tbs buttermilk, divided
  • 1 lb
    chicken tenders
  • 3/4 c
    italian flavored bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    panko breadcrumbs
  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1/4 c
    low-fat mayonaise
  • 1/4 c
    crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon juice

How To Make buffalo chicken tenders

  • 1
    In medium bowl, combine garlic, salt, 2 tbs of hot sauce and 2 cups of the buttermilk. Whisk until salt is dissolved. Add the chicken tenders and stir well to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour (longer the better).
  • 2
    When ready to cook, heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with oil.
  • 3
    In shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs and panko. In another bowl, combine mayo, remaining 6 tbs of buttermilk, blue cheese and lemon juice. Whisk well and put in small bowls for dipping. Put remaining hot sauce in a seperate dipping bowl for those so inclined.
  • 4
    Drain chicken in colander, but do NOT pat dry. Roll each tender in the breadcrumb mixture making sure that it's well coated. Place tenders in a single layer in baking sheet.
  • 5
    Bake for 10 minutes, then turn each tender over and bake for 5 minutes more. Transfer to plates and serve with dipping sauce.

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