Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Make these flavorful Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tenders in less than 30 minutes! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or on top of a salad.

Add this Grilled Buffalo Chicken tender recipe to your meal prep

In the summer I do as much meal prep as possible out on the grill to keep the kitchen cool. I love to prep proteins on the grill that I can enjoy many different ways.

These buffalo chicken tenders are delicious on their own with a dip like homemade ranch or on a salad. They are also good sliced down on a sandwich or wrap!

Do I need to prep these ahead of time?

Nope! These buffalo chicken tenders do not need to be marinated ahead of time so they will be ready in less than 30 minutes.

Kitchen Tools

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring spoons
• Liquid measuring cup
• Baking sheet or large place
• Tongs
• Grill
• Meat thermometer

Can I make these inside if I don’t have a grill?

Yes! It is just as easy to make these buffalo chicken tenders inside on a grill pan or regular cast iron skillet. You can follow the same steps as below and baste the chicken tenders with buffalo sauce as you flip them, but just cook them indoors on the stove instead.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast tenderloins
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Cayenne pepper
• Hot sauce – I like Frank’s Red Hot for this recipe
• Butter
• Brown Sugar

What if i can’t find chicken tenderloins at the grocery store?

If you don’t have chicken tenderloins at the grocery store, you can cut boneless skinless chicken breasts into tender shape for this buffalo chicken tender recipe. Take each breast and cut in half horizontally.

Then, cut each piece in half or thirds depending on the size of the breasts. You should be able to get 4-6 tenders from each chicken breasts.

Can I use chicken thighs instead?

Yes! I love chicken thighs and sometimes prefers them to chicken breasts.

You can use chicken thighs and follow the same instructions for the grilled buffalo chicken tenders except you may need to grill them for longer. Just be sure to leave them on the grill or grill pan until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

How to make grilled buffalo chicken tenders

Step 1: Preheat grill and season chicken tenders

To begin, preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Then, place chicken tenders on a baking sheet or large plate.

Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Season chicken tenders on all sides with the seasoning blend.

Step 2: Prepare buffalo sauce

Next, melt butter in the microwave or on the stove top. While the butter is still warm, whisk in the hot sauce and brown sugar.

Set this sauce to the side with a basting brush.

Step 3: Grill, flip and baste chicken tenders with buffalos sauce

Once the grill is warm, bring the buffalo sauce and chicken tenders outside. Then, place the seasoned chicken tenders on the grill and cook for 2 minutes before flipping.

Next, flip the tenders and brush the top with the buffalo sauce. Close the grill and cook 2 minutes.

Repeat the process of flip, baste and grill 2 minutes until you have cooked the chicken tenders for 8 minutes total.

The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165F. Remove the chicken tenders from the grill, allow to cool slightly and enjoy!

Storage and reheating

Store this buffalo chicken tender recipe in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 to days. They will dry out easily when reheated so I like to eat the leftovers cold on a salad.

What should i eat with grilled buffalo chicken?

Serve these buffalo chicken tenders with any of the side dishes below for a delicious meal.

• Air Fryer Seasoned Sweet Potato Wedges
• Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
• Crispy Baked French Fries
• One Pot White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

Recipe

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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Make delicious buffalo chicken tenders on the grill!

Recipe By: Madeline

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: 20 minutes

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Servings: 3 servings 1x

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast tenderloins
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

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Instructions

1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Place chicken tenders on a baking sheet or large plate. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Season chicken tenders on all sides with the seasoning blend.
2. Melt butter in the microwave or on the stove top. While the butter is still warm, whisk in the hot sauce and brown sugar. Set this sauce to the side with a basting brush.
3. Once the grill is warm, bring the buffalo sauce and chicken tenders outside. Place the seasoned chicken tenders on the grill and cook for 2 minutes before flipping.
4. Flip the tenders and brush the top with the buffalo sauce. Close the grill and cook 2 minutes. Repeat the process of flip, baste and grill 2 minutes until you have cooked the chicken tenders for 8 minutes total.
5. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165F. Remove the chicken tenders from the grill, allow to cool slightly and enjoy!

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