Ingredients for Spicy Chicken Tenders With Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Cornmeal
- Dry Breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Ricotta Cheese
- 4 ounces cottage cheese
- Plain Yogurt
- 3 ounces crumbled blue cheese (2 oz for blending, 1 oz for stirring in)
- Green Onion
- Salt And Pepper
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How to Make Spicy Chicken Tenders With Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil.
- Cut 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch thick strips.
- In a large plastic bag, combine chicken strips with 1 cup buttermilk. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (longer is better for maximum flavor).
- In a separate large plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Add the marinated chicken to the bag with the dry ingredients. Seal the bag and shake vigorously until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Arrange chicken strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown and crispy.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the dipping sauce:
- In a blender, combine 4 ounces ricotta cheese, 4 ounces cottage cheese, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, and 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Stir in 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese and 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken tenders immediately with the blue cheese dipping sauce and celery sticks (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
29 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
20g
Carbs
9g
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