Buffalo Chicken Tenders recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe

Inspired by 99 Restaurants
Time45m
Serves4

Crispy chicken tenders tossed in our buffalo sauce, served with ranch.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Buffalo Sauce

Ranch Dipping Sauce

Method

Preparing the Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into tenders, about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate bowls, place the flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the third.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken tender into the flour, coating it completely. Shake off excess flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Set aside on a plate.

Cooking the Chicken Tenders

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot, about 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders in the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  3. 6

    Drain and Cool

    Remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making the Buffalo Sauce

  1. 7

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

  2. 8

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the hot sauce, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.

Preparing the Ranch Dipping Sauce

  1. 9

    Mix Ranch Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, milk, and salt. Mix until smooth.

Serving

  1. 10

    Toss Chicken in Sauce

    In a large bowl, toss the cooked chicken tenders in the buffalo sauce until well coated.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Serve the buffalo chicken tenders with the ranch dipping sauce on the side.

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