Best 6 Panko Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipes

AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• If you prefer to preheat your air fryer, preheat it to 400 degrees.
• Coat the chicken tenders with your desired amount of salt and pepper. (I use about 1 tablespoon of kosher salt about 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.)
• Pour buffalo sauce in to a small, shallow dish.
• Pour panko crumbs in another shallow dish.
• Begin dipping each chicken tender in to buffalo sauce, then immediately in to panko crubms.
• Once fully coated, place each chicken tender in to air fryer basket. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do multiple batches.)
• Cook on 400 degrees for about 10 minutes if air fryer has been preheated and about 15 minutes if not preheated.... flipping half way thorugh cooktime.
• When cook time has completed, check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer, making sure it has reached 165 degrees.
• Serve with your favorite sauce! (See notes in blog post for dip ideas and side dish sugestions!)

BAKED PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

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.

BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• PLACE chicken and flour in large resealable plastic bag; toss to coat. Place eggs in shallow dish. Place panko in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken into eggs, then into panko, turning to coat well.
• HEAT oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through and crispy, turning once.
• TOSS chicken in Buffalo Wings Sauce. Serve immediately.

BUFFALO CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper; brush with 2 tablespoons hot sauce. Let stand 15 minutes. Spread panko in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast, stirring once, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Toss carrots with 1 tablespoon oil; season. Spread on sheet and roast until beginning to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and remaining 2 tablespoons hot sauce. Dip chicken in mayo mixture, then coat in panko, patting to adhere. Add to sheet with carrots; continue roasting until both are cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more, depending on thickness of chicken.
• Combine celery and leaves, cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and vinegar; season. Serve salad with chicken and carrots.

BAKED BUFFALO-STYLE CHICKEN TENDERS

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.

PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

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.