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breaded chicken tenderloins on a white plate topped with buffalo sauce.
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Buffalo Chicken Tenders For One

These small batch baked buffalo chicken tenders are coated in a crispy, seasoned breadcrumb mixture and finished with a spicy buffalo sauce. They’re full of flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked buffalo chicken tenders, baked chicken tenders, buffalo chicken, buffalo chicken tenders, buffalo sauce, chicken fingers, chicken tenderloin, chicken tenders
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter -melted
  • 6 ounces chicken tenders (3-4 chicken tenders, depending on the size)

For the Buffalo Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter -melted
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a separate bowl. Dip each chicken tenderloin into the melted butter, coating all sides.
  • Press the buttered chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure each piece is well coated. Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Make the buffalo sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the hot sauce, melted butter, and Worcestershire sauce. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to make it more or less spicy, depending on your preference.
  • After the chicken strips finish baking, pour the buffalo sauce over the top.

Notes

  • Extra Sauce: Love buffalo sauce? Double the recipe for extra to drizzle or dip.
  • Chicken Nuggets: Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces before baking to make buffalo nuggets.
  • Low Carb Option: Skip the breadcrumbs and season the chicken with just the listed spices.
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad: Slice the baked chicken and toss with buffalo sauce, 2 tablespoons chopped celery, and 2 tablespoons ranch dressing. Serve over lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 2mg

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