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Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders seared in butter, then simmered in a buffalo-style hot sauce and paprika glaze. Serve immediately with Greek yogurt ranch or blue cheese dip if desired.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 -2 poundsboneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1/4 cupunsalted butter
  • 1/2 cuphot sauce recommended: Frank's Red Hot
  • 2 Tablespoonspaprika
  • Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip optional
  • Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dip optional

Instructions

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the chicken tenders evenly with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add ¼ cup unsalted butter and heat until melted and sizzling.
  • Add the chicken tenders in a single layer and cook 3–5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Flip with tongs.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour ½ cup hot sauce over the chicken and sprinkle 1 tablespoon paprika evenly over the chicken.
  • Flip each tender, then sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon paprika over the other side so both sides are seasoned.
  • Toss or stir the chicken to coat evenly in the sauce. Continue cooking on medium-low for 8–10 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, the sauce has thickened, and it is glazing the tenders.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip or Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dip, if desired.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs

Notes

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