Buffalo Chicken Fingers w/ Blue Cheese Dip (DASH)

By darusts

Is the game-day crowd beating down your door? Get snacks on the table faster by subbing chicken tenders for wings.


Serves 8. Per Serving: 160 calories, 5g carbs, 7g protein, 13g fat, 35mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 0g fiber

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 Tbsp canola oil
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 4 Tbsp cayenne pepper sauce (like Frank's RedHot Original)
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar
• 1 cup light blue cheese dressing
• Celery sticks

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from dashrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

directions:

1. Cut chicken into 4-inch-long strips about 3/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Preheat a large, nonstick skillet on medium-high for 30 seconds. Add oil, bring to a sizzle, and fry chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side or until done. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.

3. In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add hot sauce and vinegar, stir well, and remove from heat. Toss chicken with sauce. Spear with toothpicks and arrange on a platter.

4. Serve chicken with dressing and celery sticks.

Alternatives:
Totally Thai ...
Combine ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup cayenne pepper sauce, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon Thai red chili paste, 2 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon asian sweet chili sauce. Heat over low for 5 minutes or until melted and sauce is smooth.

Spicy Korean ...
combine ½ cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 6 tablespoons sugar, ⅓ cup cayenne pepper sauce, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook over low until smooth and thick.

Smoky Dijon ...
Whisk ⅓ cup sherry, 1½ tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Whisk in 3/4 cup olive oil.