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Crispy Buffalo Chicken with Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Sauce

  • Author: coco et sel

Description

Serves 4–6


Ingredients

Chicken
1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large bite-size pieces (or chicken tenders)
1½ teaspoons salt

Egg wash
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Crispy coating
¾ cup (90g) white rice flour
¼ cup (40g) tapioca starch
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For frying
¼ cup avocado oil

To finish
½ cup Buffalo sauce, warmed (I use Primal Kitchen)

Blue cheese sauce
½ cup (120g) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
½ cup (60g) blue cheese crumbles, divided
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca starch, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the water.
  4. Working in batches, dip the chicken in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off, then toss in the flour mixture and shake off the extra.
  5. Heat a wide, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil, about ¼ inch up the sides, until shimmering.
  6. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden.
  7. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and finish in the oven for 5–10 minutes, until cooked through and still crisp.
  8. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with the warmed buffalo sauce, and toss gently to coat.

For the blue cheese sauce: In a small food processor or blender, combine the Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of the blue cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the remaining blue cheese and the chives. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving to let the flavors settle.

 


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