Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFrankie's DinerBuffalo Chick Tenders Recipe

Buffalo Chick Tenders Recipe

Inspired by Frankie's Diner
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Serving Suggestions

Method

Preparation of Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

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

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate bowls, place the flour mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; the beaten eggs; and the panko breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip it in the egg, and then coat it with panko breadcrumbs. Place the breaded chicken tenders on a plate.

Cooking the Tenders

  1. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken tenders in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Making the Buffalo Sauce

  1. 5

    Melt the Butter

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

  2. 6

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    Once melted, add the hot sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until well combined.

Coating the Tenders

  1. 7

    Coat with Sauce

    Transfer the fried chicken tenders to a large mixing bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken and toss until evenly coated.

Serving

  1. 8

    Prepare to Serve

    Serve the buffalo chicken tenders hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side.

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