Thursday, December 23, 2010

Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Tonight’s Dinner: Buffalo Chicken Tenders w/ Whole Grain Mac & Cheese.

Had Buffalo Chicken w/ Bleu Cheese and Kraft Velveeta Whole Grain Rotini and Cheese and Biscuits. I had two Biscuits leftover from yesterday and used Organic Chicken Tenders. Recipe follows.

Ingredients
12 Chicken Tenders
1/2 Cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1 Tablespoons I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauce (Recipe Follows)
Celery Ribs (Optional)
*Soak the Chicken in the hot sauce while refrigerating for at least 30 minutes.
* Put the Flour in a pie pan or bowl and season with Sea Salt and Cajun Seasoning.
* Remove Chicken from the hot sauce, shake off excess, and derdge through Flour. Set pieces on a baking rack or plate.
* Heat the oil and Butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When the Butter has stopped bubbling add the Chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
* Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauce and any sides.

Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauce

Ingredients
1/4 Cup Crumbled Bleu Cheese
2 Tablespoons Buttermilk
1/2 Cup Light Sour Cream
1/4 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

* Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, mixing well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

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