Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMargaritas Mexican RestaurantChicken Tenders Recipe

Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Chipotle BBQ or buffalo style with blue cheese dressing.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Method

Preparation and Cooking

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Breading Process

    Set up a breading station: Place flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third. Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Bake the Tenders

    Arrange the breaded chicken tenders on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Add Sauce

    Toss half of the baked tenders in chipotle BBQ sauce and the other half in buffalo sauce.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the chicken tenders with blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.

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