Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsPortillo's DavenportBuffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Crispy chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Method

Preparation of Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

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

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate bowls, set up your breading station: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken strip in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the beaten egg, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each piece is well-coated.

Frying the Chicken Tenders

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully add the breaded chicken tenders to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.

Making Buffalo Sauce

  1. 6

    Melt the Butter

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

  2. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Once melted, add the hot sauce, garlic powder, vinegar, and salt to the butter. Stir until well combined and heated through.

Coating Chicken in Buffalo Sauce

  1. 8

    Toss the Chicken

    In a large bowl, add the fried chicken tenders and pour the buffalo sauce over them. Toss gently until all the tenders are well-coated in sauce.

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