Gluten-Free Buffalo Chicken Tenders
- Ingredients:11
- Servings:25
- Calories per serving:200
Gluten-Free Buffalo Chicken Tenders
- Ingredients:11
- Servings:25
- Calories per serving:200
Wing sauce and cayenne pepper provide the sizzle in gluten-free, spicy chicken strips.
Ingredient
Chicken Marinade
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Gluten-free buffalo hot wing sauce | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Black pepper | ---Value Not Available | 1/3 tsp |
| Cayenne pepper, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/8 tsp |
| Garlic powder | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Worcestershire sauce, low sodium, gluten free | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Chicken breast strips, boneless/skinless | 5 lb 10.00 oz | 72 each |
Breading
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Chex™ Bulkpak Cereal (13325) | 12 oz | 12 cups |
| Paprika | 2 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Cayenne pepper, ground | ---Value Not Available | 2 2/3 Tbsp |
| Garlic powder | 1.75 oz | 1/3 cup |
Instructions
- Marinade
Combine all ingredients for the marinade, except chicken, in a large stainless steel bowl and mix.
Add the chicken and massage well until all pieces are covered.
Cover with plastic wrap; place in refrigerator overnight.
- Breading
Add Chex to the bowl of a food processor and grind into small pieces (or use a plastic storage bag and break pieces using bottom of a pan).
Place cereal into a full, 2-inch hotel pan and add spices; stir well.
Drain the excess marinade off of the chicken with a strainer to assure no excess dripping; place chicken in breading mixture.
Gently press the breading on all sides of chicken tenders; place on a full-size parchment-lined sheet pan. Repeat until all strips are breaded.
Serve immediately with extra buffalo sauce on the side.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
300°F |
17-22 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
23-28 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 8 minutes of baking.
Recipe Tips
- Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories200
- Total Fat4g
- Protein25g
- Total Carbohydrate15g
- Sugars2g
Servings: 25
Serving Size: 4 oz portion
Amount Per Serving Calories : 200
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 7% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 25g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 3,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat ½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1
