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Tennessee Hot Chicken Tenders

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 1 pan meal, chicken, hot, sheet pan, Tennessee hot
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Country Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 package chicken tenders
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 6 TBSP hot sauce I use Frank’s Red Hot
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 TBSP paprika
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 bag frozen corn in butter sauce
  • 1 bag frozen broccoli florets in garlic butter sauce
  • 1/2 bag frozen pearl onions

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp cayenne and garlic powder.
  • Place chicken tenders in buttermilk mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a 10 inch skillet, melt 2 TBSP butter over medium high heat.
  • Add panko breadcrumbs to skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crumbs are golden brown.
  • Transfer toasted breadcrumbs to a shallow bowl and whisk in paprika, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Dredge chicken tenders in breadcrumb mixture and coat completely. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Pour vegetables around chicken on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°.
  • In a small microwaveable bowl, melt 6 TBSP butter. Stir 1/2 tsp cayenne into melted butter.
  • Drizzle melted butter over chicken and vegetables when you remove them from the oven