Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tenders (Printable Version)
Crispy tenders coated in tangy buffalo sauce with bold flavor in every bite—perfect with ranch or blue cheese.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1.5 lb chicken tenders or boneless chicken thighs, sliced
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1 large egg
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp honey
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3 cups frying oil (vegetable or peanut)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup Frank’s buffalo sauce
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt, to taste
# Steps:
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Slice chicken thighs into strips if not using tenders. Set aside.
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In a bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, and salt until smooth. Add chicken and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
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Melt butter in a saucepan. Add minced garlic, paprika, honey, and buffalo sauce. Simmer until smooth and glossy. For more heat, add cayenne or chili flakes.
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Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
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In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
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Remove chicken from marinade. Toss directly in flour mixture, pressing to ensure an even, craggy coating.
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Fry chicken in small batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
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While still hot, toss fried tenders in prepared buffalo sauce. Serve with dipping sauce of choice.
# Notes:
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Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor and improved tenderness.
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If sauce separates, blend briefly with a hand blender to emulsify.