Best 6 Panko Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipes

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Panko buffalo chicken tenders are a delightful combination of crispy, tangy, and savory flavors. They are perfect for game day snacks, parties, or a satisfying meal. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the best recipe for your taste preferences. Whether you prefer traditional buffalo sauce or something with a twist, we have gathered a collection of recipes that will surely tantalize your taste buds. From classic air fryer recipes to oven-baked options, and even unique recipes with a spicy kick, we have it all. Let's dive into the world of panko buffalo chicken tenders and find the perfect recipe that will make your taste buds dance!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PANKO BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS



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Delicious crispy Buffalo chicken breast served with blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Provided by Britt

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups panko bread crumbs
½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into tender-size pieces
1 ½ cups Buffalo wing sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine panko bread crumbs, Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour Buffalo wing sauce into a separate bowl.
  • Coat chicken breast pieces on both sides with the Buffalo sauce then evenly coat with bread crumb mixture. Lay pieces flat on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, juices run clear, and chicken has reached desired crispiness, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 57.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 3004.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

BAKED PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Ditch the deep fryer for these low-fat crispy chicken tenders that are baked in the oven. Accompanied with the healthy yogurt-based roasted red pepper dipping sauce, this meal will fill you up without the guilt! You can also serve the tenders over some mixed greens, using the dipping sauce as a dressing.

Provided by France C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
¼ cup jarred roasted red peppers - drained, patted dry and chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound chicken tenders
1 cup Italian-seasoned panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine Greek yogurt, red peppers, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder in a mini food processor. Blend until smooth and refrigerate dipping sauce until ready to use.
  • In a small bowl combine 1/4 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over chicken tenders and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
  • Toast panko crumbs in a skillet over medium-high heat until a golden brown color, 4 to 5 minutes. Place panko into a shallow dish. Crack egg into a separate shallow dish. Dip chicken tenders first into egg, letting excess drip off, then coat with panko. Place tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning over halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 487.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS



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This recipe is from a New York Times article written by Martha Rose Shulman about how to get kids to eat better by making similar-tasting but healthier versions of their favorite foods. I think it's also a good trick for adults. This recipe uses little oil, so the frying part is a lot cleaner and easier than usual frying.

Provided by ajbard

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 1 pound chicken tenders, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb chicken tenders, cut in half if desired
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Put the flour in one shallow pie plate or baking dish, the egg mixture in another, and the panko in another.
  • One at a time, dredge the chicken tenders in flour to coat them lightly but evenly. Tap to release excess flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally in the panko, turning and rolling the tenders to coat evenly. This will not be messy if you use tongs, or use one hand for dipping into the dry ingredients and the other for dipping into the egg. Make sure the tenders are evenly coated. Shake off the excess crumbs. Place on a baking sheet, and chill uncovered for 15 minutes or up to a day.
  • Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil. When it is rippling hot, add the breaded tenders. Turn the heat down to medium, and cook for four to five minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp. Cook in batches, if necessary, so that you don't crowd the pan. Watch carefully; the panko should not blacken, but the chicken tenders should be dark brown on each side. Remove from the heat and serve.
  • Advance preparation: The chicken can be breaded up to a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 171.6, Sodium 940.6, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 38.2

BAKED BUFFALO-STYLE CHICKEN TENDERS



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Make and share this Baked Buffalo-Style Chicken Tenders recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bethieroo1979

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
cooking spray
1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Franks)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup fat free blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish, stirring with a whisk.
  • Place egg whites in a shallow dish.
  • Place Panko in a shallow dish.
  • Working with 1 chicken strip at a time, dredge in flour mixture. Dip in egg whites; dredge in panko. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken strips, flour mixture, egg whites, and panko.
  • Lightly coat chicken strips with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until done, turning once.
  • Combine hot sauce and Worcestershire in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Drizzle hot sauce mixture over chicken.
  • Serve with Blue Cheese.

CRISPY BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS



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A traditional buttermilk mixture with vinegar and hot sauce makes these Buffalo baked chicken tenders tasty. Panko crumbs make them extra-crispy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Tbsp. low-fat buttermilk
3 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce, divided
3 Tbsp. HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar, divided
2 lb. chicken tenders
2/3 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2/3 cup KRAFT Natural Blue Cheese Crumbles
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups each carrot and celery sticks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Mix buttermilk and 2 Tbsp. each hot sauce and vinegar in large bowl until blended. Add chicken; toss to coat. Refrigerate 10 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining hot sauce and vinegar until blended; set aside. Combine sour cream and blue cheese; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Place bread crumbs and garlic powder in shallow dish. Drain chicken; discard buttermilk mixture. Dip chicken, 1 piece at a time, in crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each piece. Place in single layer on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with red pepper.
  • Bake 20 min. or until done. Transfer to platter; drizzle with vinegar mixture. Serve with vegetables and blue cheese dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS



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These buffalo chicken tenders get a spicy kick thanks to homemade sauce. They taste like they're from a restaurant, but are so easy to make at home. Blue cheese dipping sauce takes them over the top. -Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chicken tenderloins
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Blue cheese salad dressing, optional

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with flour and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes per side. Remove from pan., Mix hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oregano and garlic powder. In same skillet, melt remaining butter; stir in sauce mixture. Add chicken; heat through, turning to coat. If desired, serve with blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use panko breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs are larger and flakier than regular breadcrumbs, which gives the chicken tenders a crispy texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the chicken tenders tough.
  • Use a good quality buffalo sauce: The buffalo sauce is the key to the flavor of these chicken tenders, so make sure you use a good quality sauce that you enjoy.
  • Cook the chicken tenders until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and crispy.
  • Serve the chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce: Ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or honey mustard are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Panko buffalo chicken tenders are a delicious and easy appetizer or main course. They are perfect for game day, parties, or a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these chicken tenders at home that are just as good as anything you would get from a restaurant. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give panko buffalo chicken tenders a try!

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