Why are my buffalo tenders too dry?

If you notice that your buffalo chicken tenderloins are too dry, it's possible they were cooked too long. To ensure they don't overcook or undercook, use an instant-read thermometer .

Can I make buffalo chicken tenders less spicy?

Yes, you can make this dish spicy or not spicy at all. Just use a different kind of sauce rather than traditional buffalo sauce. Try barbeque or teriyaki.

Do I need to bake buffalo chicken tenders as well as fry them?

You don't need to bake the tenders as well, but in this recipe, it keeps the chicken moist and finishes cooking them without drying them out.

Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Description

Buffalo chicken tenders are delicious for game day or weeknight meal! They are made with panko breadcrumbs, and seasonings, and served drizzled with buffalo sauce and gorgonzola cheese.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
4–5 large eggs
2 lbs. chicken tenders
2 Tbsp. melted butter
6 Tbsp. buffalo sauce
Gorgonzola cheese, for serving
Avocado oil, for cooking

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Instructions

In a shallow dish, toss breadcrumbs with paprika, garlic powder, onion, powder, salt, and pepper. Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
Coat chicken tenders in crumbs shaking off excess, then in the egg, then back in the crumbs. Place on a plate.
In a heavy-duty large skillet heat oil over medium heat. You’ll need enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook tenders, turning once, until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer in a single layer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cook the next batch, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake the tenders for 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 165F.
Combine the melted butter and buffalo sauce. Drizzle sauce over chicken tenders and top with crumbled gorgonzola cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

Panko: Regular breadcrumbs do not stick to the chicken as well as the Panko. I do not recommend a substitute.
Buffalo sauce: Drizzle as much sauce as you like to control the spiciness. For a different spin, try barbeque or even teriyaki sauce.
Gorgonzola cheese: Feel free to leave out the cheese altogether or use blue or feta cheese instead.
Serving: These tenders serve well with additional buffalo sauce on the side or a creamy dip such as ranch dressing.
Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Tenders will not be crispy when reheated.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tenders
Calories: 542
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 1823.3 mg
Fat: 23.9 g
Carbohydrates: 34.3 g
Protein: 42.8 g
Cholesterol: 219.8 mg