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Baked Buffalo Ranch Chicken Tenders

Crispy Baked Buffalo Ranch Chicken Tenders You’ll Love

Delicious Baked Buffalo Ranch Chicken Tenders are a healthier take on a comfort food favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Hot Sauce for marinating
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs for coating
For the Seasoning Mix
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder can swap with fresh onion
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Flakes can substitute with additional onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Chives optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust according to preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt sea salt is preferred

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • wire rack
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by cutting your boneless skinless chicken breasts into strips, about 2 inches long and ½ inch thick. Pierce each strip with a fork to help the marinade penetrate. Place the chicken in a bowl, cover it with buffalo hot sauce, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature ensures a crispy texture without frying.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top to allow air circulation.
  4. In a shallow dish, combine Panko breadcrumbs with the dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, onion flakes, dried chives, black pepper, and salt. Dip each marinated chicken strip into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to coat.
  5. Place the coated chicken strips on the wire rack and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Broil for an additional 3 minutes for extra crispiness.
  6. Once baked, remove the tenders from the oven and serve hot alongside your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These tenders are freezer-friendly; layer them with parchment paper in an airtight bag for meal prep.

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