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Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders Easy Spicy Glaze Recipe

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These crispy baked buffalo chicken tenders deliver a perfect balance of crunch and spicy glaze without frying, making them a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds fresh chicken tenders
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (90 grams)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60 grams)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter (about 55 grams), melted
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (120 ml), preferably buffalo-style
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
  4. Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg wash, letting excess drip off, and finally coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture. Press breadcrumbs gently to adhere.
  5. Place coated tenders on the wire rack spaced apart to prevent steaming.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 9 minutes) for even browning.
  7. While baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in hot sauce and honey or maple syrup until smooth.
  8. Remove tenders from oven and brush or spoon the spicy glaze evenly over each tender.
  9. Turn oven to broil and return glazed tenders to oven for 1-2 minutes until glaze is sticky and slightly caramelized. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  10. Let tenders rest a few minutes to set glaze. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Use a wire rack to ensure crispiness by allowing air circulation. Flip tenders halfway through baking for even browning. Broil briefly after glazing to caramelize the sauce without burning. For extra crispiness, lightly spray tenders with cooking oil before baking. To make gluten-free, substitute flour and panko with almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, replace butter with melted coconut or neutral oil.

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