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Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Crispy and flavorful Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders coated with a zesty homemade ranch seasoned breadcrumb crust and tossed in classic spicy Buffalo sauce. These oven-baked tenders make a healthier alternative to fried versions while maintaining delicious Buffalo wing taste, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 medium-sized chicken breasts)
  • 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning mix (or 1 (1 ounce) packet store-bought ranch seasoning mix)
  • 2 large eggs

Buffalo Sauce

  • 3/4 cup Frank’s hot sauce (adjust for spice preference)
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly brush olive oil onto a baking sheet to prevent sticking and promote crispiness, then set it aside.
  2. Prep the chicken: Use a meat mallet to pound each chicken breast into a cutlet about ½ inch thick for even cooking. Cut each breast into 8 uniform strips. Season all pieces with salt and pepper and set them aside.
  3. Prepare the coating mixtures: In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs until well beaten. In a separate medium to large bowl, combine the unseasoned breadcrumbs with the ranch seasoning mix, stirring to combine evenly.
  4. Coat the chicken: Set up a coating assembly line with the chicken strips, egg wash, and breadcrumb mixture. Dip each chicken strip first into the eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture. Shake off excess breadcrumbs before placing each strip on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all chicken pieces.
  5. Bake the tenders: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the chicken tenders for 20 minutes. At the 10-minute mark, flip each tender to ensure even baking and crispiness on both sides.
  6. Prepare the Buffalo sauce: When the chicken has about 5 minutes left to bake, combine the hot sauce and melted butter in a large bowl. Melt the butter in the microwave, then whisk it thoroughly into the hot sauce until smooth and well blended.
  7. Toss chicken in sauce: Once the chicken is fully cooked and crispy, use tongs to toss each piece individually in the Buffalo sauce to coat evenly. Place the sauced tenders on a serving plate. Discard any leftover sauce.
  8. Serve: Enjoy the Buffalo chicken tenders hot with your choice of blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce for a classic pairing.

Notes

  • Use a meat mallet to ensure even thickness for fully cooked tender strips.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
  • To keep tenders crispy, do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
  • Store leftover tenders in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
  • Homemade ranch seasoning can be substituted with store-bought for convenience.

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