Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Homemade Low Calorie Blue Cheese Dressing
Are you ready to spice up your kitchen with a recipe that packs a punch? Look no further than these mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Homemade Low Calorie Blue Cheese Dressing. With their crispy exterior, tender meat, and bold flavors, these chicken tenders are sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Get your taste buds ready for a culinary adventure!
Equipment
- 1 broiler or oven
- 1 large bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 full sheet of a paper towel
- 1 small bowl
- 1 medium sized bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders (or about 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper hot sauce, or other hot sauce (you can add more or less depending on how spicy you would like the tenders)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 large stalks or celery, sliced (to serve with the tenders and dressing)
- low fat blue cheese dressing
To make the Blue Cheese Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fat free mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fat free (or lowfat) buttermilk
- ¼ cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler (or preheat the oven to 375 degrees if that is your preferred cooking method).
- In a large bowl combine the hot sauce and the oil; add the chicken and toss until it is well coated. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and broil until it is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes, turning once (you could also bake it in a 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes).
To make the Blue Cheese Dressing:
- Fold a full sheet of a paper towel into quarters and put it into a small bowl. Spoon the yogurt onto the paper towel and place it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to drain and thicken.
- After the 20 minutes, whisk the buttermilk and thickened yogurt into the mayonnaise in a medium sized bowl until smooth.
- Add the vinegar and sugar and continue to whisk until all the ingredients are well combined. Stir in the crumbled blue cheese and season, to taste, with the salt and pepper.
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Notes
Adjusting the Spice Level: If you prefer a milder version of Buffalo Chicken Tenders, you can reduce the amount of hot sauce or opt for a milder variety. Conversely, if you're a heat seeker, feel free to increase the amount of hot sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.