So, apparently I have magic powers…
In my last post I complained about the lack of snow in my life. Shortly after writing those words it started to snow and it has not stopped. My bad! I guess the saying, “ask and you shall receive”, is real and you better be careful what you ask for. I realize that snow is pretty to look at but it is not fun to drive in. It took us an hour to get home when it usually takes 20 minutes. I think we should be thankful that we aren’t living in NYC or Boston…or anywhere in the northeast. I’ll just enjoy our fluffy white snow and slightly inconvenient commute.
It’s a good thing they aren’t playing the Super Bowl in New England. It would be totally unfair! I personally like watching football games in blizzards but I think it is easy to say that when you aren’t the one playing on the field or sitting in the stands. Speaking of the Super Bowl, I made you these delicious sliders that are sure to please all of your friends and family. I am not rooting for either team this year so instead I’ll be rooting for food! F-O-O-D, FOOD FOOD FOOD!
When I was younger I craved buffalo chicken everything. If there was a buffalo chicken wrap or sandwich on the menu I would immediately knew what I was going to get. Buffalo chicken salads, pizza, dips, anything! In high school I would rush to the fridge containing the buffalo chicken wraps and hope that there was one left. I can’t even believe I thought those were delicious, but now that I think about it, you could probably put buffalo sauce on a shoe and I would love it. I am embarrassed to confess this to you but I figure you already know my embarrassing food secrets and desires.
If you want to do something a little different from the typical buffalo wings then I highly recommend you make these bad boys. You will not be disappointed! Grab a few napkins because it will get messy. Oh, btw, I have been to Anchor Bar (pictured below), home of the original “Buffalo Wings” and it was amazing. If you are a buffalo fanatic like me, then you need to go.
Ingredients
- 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 Tsp. Dry Mustard
- 1 Tsp. Salt
- 1/2 Tsp. Pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 Bottle Buffalo Sauce
- 1 Cup Chicken Stock
- 12 Whole Wheat Slider Buns
- 12 Pieces Romaine Lettuce
- Blue Cheese Sauce (Recipe Below)
Blue Cheese Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Blue Cheese Crumbles
- 2 Tbsp. Mayo
- 1 Tsp. Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Heat large pot or skillet with matching lid over medium heat. While pre-heating pot, season chicken thighs with dry mustard, salt and pepper on both sides. Add butter to pot and swirl to coat. Lay chicken thighs down and cook until golden brown. Turn chicken thighs and repeat on the opposite side. Once both sides are seared add the buffalo sauce and chicken stock. Stir to move any pieces of chicken that might be stuck to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, allow chicken to simmer for 30-40 minutes or until chicken starts to pull apart with a fork. Remove chicken and place in a bowl, allow to cool slightly. Using two forks shred the chicken, make sure no large chunks remain. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- To serve toast slider buns in the oven. Top with lettuce followed by chicken and blue cheese sauce.
Instructions for Bleu Cheese Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Taste for seasoning, add more lemon juice if desired. Refrigerate sauce until ready for use. You may also replace mayo with greek yogurt for a lighter sauce
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