Buffalo Ranch Baked Chicken Strips
Crispy, baked chicken strips coated in a spicy buffalo and herby ranch marinade. A high-protein, low-carb dinner that’s full of flavor without the fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound chicken tenders or breast strips
1/4 cup buffalo sauce (ingredient-checked)
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
2 tablespoon buffalo sauce (for final glaze)
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (for marinade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning and 1/4 cup buffalo sauce to create the marinade.
- Toss the chicken in the marinade until evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Remove chicken from marinade (no need to drain excess). Arrange on a baking sheet or oven-safe rack without crowding.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and lightly brush each tender with the additional 2 tablespoons of fresh buffalo sauce for a glossy finish.
Notes
- Marinating longer (overnight) results in deeper flavor.
- Always use fresh sauce for the final glaze, not the marinade that touched raw chicken.
- For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Serve with keto-friendly ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 strips
- Calories: 231.2 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 457.3 mg
- Fat: 8.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 35.6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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