Healthy Buffalo Ranch Baked Chicken Strips
Delicious and easy baked chicken strips with zesty buffalo sauce and creamy ranch seasoning, perfect for a quick dinner or game day snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders/strips
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Mix together the ranch seasoning and 1/4 cup buffalo sauce to create a marinade.
- Toss the chicken strips in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight for full flavor.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. No need to drain any excess sauce.
- Place the chicken strips on an oven rack or baking sheet, making sure they aren’t crowded.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they’re cooked through and have a nice golden color.
- Remove from the oven and brush each tender with 2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce and 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning.
Notes
You can use chicken breasts cut into strips as a substitute. Fresh chicken yields the best flavor and texture.