Buffalo Chicken Strips With Blue Cheese Salad

Name: Buffalo Chicken Strips With Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for those that like it HOT); ⅛ teaspoon garlic salt; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 ½ cups spooned and leveled all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1 12 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cut into 16 equal-size strips; 4 cups vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; 2 teaspoons light mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons water; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3 drops hot sauce; coarse salt; ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese; 1 romaine lettuce, cored and chopped; 4 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium celery, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons hot sauce
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for those that like it HOT)
⅛ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups spooned and leveled all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 12 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cut into 16 equal-size strips
4 cups vegetable oil
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 drops hot sauce
coarse salt
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 romaine lettuce, cored and chopped
4 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium celery, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces

1
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Stir in ketchup,hot sauce, cayenne poepper, garlic salt and worcestershire sauce.
3
Remove from heat; cover and reserve sauce.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
5
Sprinkle 1/2 cup flour mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
6
In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 teaspoons water.
7
In small batches, dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
8
Dip chicken in egg mixture to coat, shaking off excess.
9
Dredge chicken in flour again.
10
Place on floured sheet.
11
In a large (5-quart) saucepan, heat oil to 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer (a pinch of flour should sizzle when dropped in the oil).
12
Add half the chicken; cook until golden brown, 3 to 6 minutes.
13
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
14
Return oil to 350 degrees.
15
Repeat with remaining chicken.
16
Toss chicken strips with reserved sauce (reheated if necessary) to coat.
17
Serve with Blue Cheese Salad; In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, water, lemon juice, hot sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
18
Fold in blue cheese.
19
Add romaine lettuce, carrots, and celery; toss to combine.
20
Serve immediately.

2572

kcal

Calories

258

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Chicken Strips With Blue Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!