Crispy Fried Buffalo Chicken Strips Served with Creamy Blue Cheese-Laced Coleslaw
Look, here's a less fancy but just as tasty version of that highfalutin buffalo chicken tenders and blue cheese coleslaw recipe!
What you'll need:- Youk's Hot Sauce or sub with regular Frank's RedHot- Panko, the Japanese-style breadcrumbs (avail at most grocery stores)- Tender chicken strips or thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts- Coleslaw fixins' (cabbage, carrots, celery, shallots)- Mayo, blue cheese, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper, plus a few other things.
** totally doable at home **
This recipe is awesome if you're hosting a potluck or game night. You can fry the chicken tenders in batches while your buddies are busy playing video games, and just toss them with sauce when ready to serve. If transporting, let them cool uncovered, then reheat in the oven and drizzle with sauce.
Our version was inspired by a place called Maverick, but since we couldn't find a concrete recipe, we took creative liberty to create this bad boy!
- Serves: 8-12
- Difficulty: Super Easy
- Time: 2 hours in total
- Active Time: 2 hours
In the Mix
Blue Cheese Coleslaw
- Celery, carrots, cabbage, shallots, red wine vinegar, mayo, blue cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
- Chicken tenders or breasts, panko, Italian parsley, flour, eggs, peanut or vegetable oil, hot sauce, and butter.
Game Plan
- Thinly slice veggies using mandoline or slicer, if available. If not, use a sharp knife.
- Shred cabbage, carrots, and coat in dressing (mayo, blue cheese, vinegar, salt, pepper) and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Dip chicken tenders into flour, then egg wash, and panko mixture.
- Heat oil in frying pan and cook tenders in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain tenders on a paper towel-lined plate, then toss with hot sauce and melted butter.
Suggested Beverages
- Kühl Riesling (for a classy touch)
- Craft lager, iced tea, or sparkling water with lemon (for a laid-back vibe)
Enjoy your buffalo-style feast, you rebel! 🤘🏼🏆🥘
- If you're seeking a home-cooked alternative to the fancy buffalo chicken tenders and blue cheese coleslaw, this recipe is perfect for you.
- When preparing the coleslaw, remember to include ingredients like cabbage, carrots, celery, shallots, mayo, blue cheese, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- To achieve tender chicken strips for the buffalo chicken tenders, you can opt for thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tender chicken strips, and follow the provided instructions for coating and frying.
