Buffalo Chicken Tenders

These delicious buffalo chicken tenders are an easy-to-make combination of juicy chicken with a spicy buffalo sauce that's sure to please the whole family.

Prep Time20

Cook Time6

Total Time26

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo Chicken Tenders recipe

Servings:

Calories: 337kcal

Ingredients

24 ounces frozen breaded chicken tenders, cooked according to package directions
¾ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup Frank's Original hot sauce
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Cook the frozen breaded chicken tenders according to the brand's package directions. Many brands differ in time and temperature.
While the chicken tenders are cooking, you will make the buffalo sauce in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
Add the unsalted butter, Frank’s original hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking continuously, cooking the buffalo sauce for 5 to 6 minutes.
Turn the heat down to low to keep the buffalo sauce warm while your chicken tenders finish cooking.
Add the cooked chicken tenders to a large bowl, slowly pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken tenders, and toss to coat the chicken tenders completely with the buffalo sauce.
Transfer the buffalo chicken tenders to a serving platter while hot.

Notes

Different brands may have varying cooking times and temperatures, so it's essential to follow the specific guidelines provided. This ensures that the chicken tenders are cooked through and have a crispy exterior.
After baking, let the chicken tenders rest on a wire rack for a few minutes. This helps to retain their crispiness and prevents them from becoming soggy.
You can reserve ¼ cup of the buffalo sauce for drizzling over the buffalo chicken tenders once they have been plated if you like your chicken tenders extra saucy. The breading on the chicken tenders tends to absorb the warm buffalo sauce as it sits. I like reserving some buffalo sauce to add at the last minute just before serving.

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