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Spicy Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders: A Crispy Delight!

A crispy and flavorful recipe for Spicy Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders, perfect for a delicious meal or snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken tenderloins and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor).
  3. In a shallow dish, place the flour. In another shallow dish, add the panko breadcrumbs. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off.
  4. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it back into the buttermilk, and finally coat it with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the chicken tenders.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy. In the last 5 minutes of baking, brush the chicken with buffalo sauce for extra flavor.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with additional buffalo sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1g

Notes

  • For a milder version, reduce the cayenne pepper or use a mild buffalo sauce.
  • Try adding grated Parmesan cheese to the panko breadcrumbs for an extra cheesy flavor.

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