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    Home » Recipes » 30 Minute Meals

    Published: Sep 24, 2018 · Last Updated: Mar 7, 2022 by Kyndra Holley

    Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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    Of all the chicken tender recipes out there, these quick and easy Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders are so good, you will never even know that they are low carb.

    These Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders are made with tender, juicy chicken, breaded and fried until crispy, then tossed in buffalo sauce. They are excellent served with my Keto Ranch Dressing or Creamy Chive Blue Cheese

    2 breaded chicken tenders, tossed in buffalo sauce and served with ranch, carrots and celery
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    Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders

    The Best Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders

    breaded chicken tenders, tossed in buffalo sauce and served with ranch, carrots and celery

    A few notes about this Keto Buffalo Chicken Tender Recipe: Instead of frying them, you can bake them on parchment paper at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes. For either method, be careful not to flip them too many times as this will cause the breading to fall off.

    There are a couple of other ways I like to make these—tossed in low carb barbecue sauce or tossed in a fifty-fifty mixture of low carb barbecue sauce and the buffalo wing sauce. That last combination is my absolute favorite.

    These low carb buffalo chicken strips are amazing dipped in my Dairy Free Keto Ranch Dressing. Or better yet, if you are a blue cheese fan, try this Chive Blue Cheese Dressing. If you are a fan of Keto Buffalo Chicken Strips, then this is sure to become your go-to recipe.

    breaded chicken tenders, tossed in buffalo sauce and served with ranch, carrots and celery

    These Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders are so good that you would never be able to tell them apart from the ones served on your local bar menu. Now you can have all the flavors of your favorite low carb appetizer, but without all the extra carbs.

    I have always loved crispy breaded chicken tenders. Even as a child it would be the first thing my eyes spotted on the menu. Now, even as an adult, I still love them. Things are just a little different these days as I make my own keto chicken strips at home.

    For many of you, your first instinct may be to walk away when you see pork rinds listed as an ingredient. Trust me when I tell you that you cannot taste them at all. I have never really been a fan of pork rinds, but when used as a low carb breading option, you would never even know they are there. Combining the pork rinds with the Parmesan cheese and the seasoning makes a perfectly crunchy keto breading mix that you can’t tell apart from its gluten-filled, floury counterpart. These keto buffalo chicken tenders are the real deal!

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    Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders | Peace Love and Low Carb

    Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders


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    5 from 14 reviews

    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
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    These Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders are made with tender, juicy chicken, breaded and fried until crispy, then tossed in buffalo sauce. They are excellent served with my Keto Ranch Dressing or Creamy Chive Blue Cheese


    Ingredients

    • 1 batch Nut Free Keto Breading
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into tender-size pieces
    • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (I use this brand)
    • ¼ cup butter (½ stick)


    Instructions

    1. Combine the pork rinds, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and onion powder and mix until well incorporated. Pour the mixture into a thin layer on a large plate.
    2. Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl and fork whisk. Dip the chicken tenders in the egg wash, and then dredge them in the breading mixture. Make sure both sides are thoroughly coated in the breading mixture.
    3. Heat 1 to 2 inches of oil is a high-sided skillet. I like to use avocado oil for this. Once the oil is hot and begins to bubble slightly, drop the breaded chicken tenders into the oil. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes each side. Be careful not to flip them too much or else the breading will fall off.
    4. Remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on paper towels to absorb the excess grease.
    5. In a small sauce pan, heat the buffalo wing sauce and the butter over medium heat. Cook until the butter is melted and mixed into the sauce. Transfer the sauce to a large mixing bowl. Toss the tenders in the sauce until thoroughly coated.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: 30 Minute Meals
    • Method: Frying
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Amy says

      March 16, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      These are the bomb. I am going to try the recipe with shrimp.

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    2. Maria says

      March 03, 2019 at 8:40 am

      I was wondering if these could be made in the air fryer? Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        May 24, 2019 at 1:25 pm

        I don't see why not. Keep in mind it may alter the fat count.

        Reply
    3. Caroline says

      February 06, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      This was the BEST keto recipe I have tried to date! I don’t normally comment on things but if you’re thinking about making it, do it. We aren’t big pork rinds fans and you could never tell that’s what was used.

      Reply
    4. Joe H says

      January 20, 2019 at 10:55 am

      Great recipe.. simple steps. Great results.

      Reply
    5. Jo says

      January 06, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      I’m new to Keto and have tried some recipes that were not very tasty. This one is legit. This gave me hope that Keto can improve my health and taste delicious. Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Erin Danzer says

      November 10, 2018 at 7:40 pm

      Delicious, and super easy to follow recipe. My husband - who hates pork rinds - loved these chicken tenders. Definite make again recipe.

      Reply
    7. Edith says

      October 26, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Do you have to use the parmesan cheese? I can't have it

      Reply
    8. Robin says

      October 01, 2018 at 10:23 am

      Substitute for pork rinds please? Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        October 31, 2018 at 8:21 pm

        I used gluten free bread crumbs and added spices and parm cheese to it

        Reply
        • Michelle says

          December 29, 2018 at 9:52 pm

          I’ve also seen recipes for almond flour as a replacement for pork rinds.

          Reply
          • Jaye says

            April 08, 2019 at 4:25 pm

            I made this recipe the other night with almond flour and it was delicious! I'm not a big fan of the smell of pork rinds so it was a definite improvement for me!

            Reply
            • Amy says

              March 18, 2021 at 2:33 pm

              Did you keep the amount of almond flour the same as the amount of pork rinds? I can't stand pork.

    9. Chef William says

      September 30, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      I like the recipe and while the calorie count is high considering most of us would eat about 5 or 6 tenders each in my house. But I am the only one following keto so I can have about 4 without messing with my carbs. Living in Mexico there are "fresh" pork rinds available within two blocks of the house in any direction. I think these will be served during Monday night football. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    10. Jasline says

      September 26, 2018 at 8:12 am

      Hi Kyndra,
      My husband is doing a low carb diet. Counting carbs and healthy eating is new to me. I’m wondering where are the 3 carbs in the recipe coming from since the pork rinds and hot sauce have zero carbs. My husband will not survive on two chicken tenders. Lol
      Thanks!

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      • Peace Love and Low Carb says

        September 26, 2018 at 9:58 am

        From the cheese, eggs, and seasoning. Eggs are just under 1 gram of carbs each, cheese is about 1 carb per ounce, and then there are the carbs for the spices as well.

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