Blue Cheese Tenders Recipes

BAKED BLUE CHEESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 375 F. In a food processor, blend blue cheese, cream cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper until smooth. Taste and season with salt, if necessary.
• Place chicken breasts in an 8-inch square (or slightly smaller) baking dish. Pour blue cheese sauce on top, smoothing it out evenly in the pan over and around the chicken.
• Bake 35 minutes uncovered, then turn oven temperature down to 325 F and cook 10 minutes more. The sauce should be bubbling and browned around the edges.
• Remove from oven. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
• For the prettiest presentation, slice chicken breasts and spoon sauce on top and around chicken on a plate. Garnish with chives or green onions. If you have more blue cheese, crumble on top.

BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIPS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Trim and discard any visible fat on the chicken thighs. Cut each thigh lengthwise into 5 to 6 strips. Toss the strips in the bourbon mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Make the dip: Blend half the cheese with the mayonnaise in a food processor until smooth. Add the sour cream and cider vinegar and process until the mixture has the consistency of creamy mayonnaise. Add the scallions, parsley, and dill and process again briefly. Add the remaining cheese, process very briefly (the dip should be slightly chunky), and remove from the food processor. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Wrap well and refrigerate for up to four days.
• Make the sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, salt, and cornstarch mixture. Heat while whisking constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. The sauce should be smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
• Finish the dish: Heat the oven to 250ºF. Pour enough oil into a wok or deep, heavy pot to reach about 2 inches. Heat the oil to 365ºF or until the oil shimmers and the air 2 inches above the oil feels hot.
• Drain the chicken well and pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with the 1/2 tsp. pepper. Spread the flour in a wide, shallow container and dredge one-third of the thigh strips, shaking off any excess flour. Carefully put the strips one at a time in the hot oil. Fry until the strips are golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat this process until all the chicken has been fried.
• Put the fried chicken in a large bowl. Toss with the warm sauce and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Heat in the oven for about 5 minutes so the sauce is absorbed. Serve immediately with the dip, peppers, cucumber, and celery.

CRISPY BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• If using chicken breasts, pound down and cut into strips.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
• Place the corn flakes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika into a food processor (you can do this in stages if the processor isn't large enough). Pulse 4-5 times until the cereal is broken down. Not completely crushed; some larger pieces can remain. Pour into a large bowl. Place the flour into a separate bowl. Then in a third bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
• Coat each chicken strip in flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip in egg mixture and let any excess drip off. Then generously roll in the corn flakes, shaking off any excess. Place the chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Turn each piece over and continue baking until the outside is crisp and the centers are cooked through, about more 10 minutes. Baking times may vary, just make sure the chicken is cooked through by cutting into a thick piece. If you like them browner, bake a couple minutes longer. Careful, you don't want to dry out the chicken inside.
• Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet (we usually make the blue cheese sauce during this time), then carefully place the chicken fingers into a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce on top and gently stir to coat. Taste and add more sauce if desired. Serve warm with blue cheese dipping sauce.
• Stir sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and serve.
• Leftover chicken fingers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave or for 10-12 minutes in a 350°F (177°C) oven.

BLUE CHEESE-STUFFED POTATOES WITH BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 400°F.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with some EVOO.
• Poke them with a fork, sprinkle with some salt and then bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
• Remove the potatoes from oven, cut in half lengthwise then carefully scoop out the flesh from each half, preserving the integrity of the skin halves when cool enough to handle.
• Place the scooped out potato flesh in a bowl and mash with the milk, adding just a little at a time.
• Mix in the blue cheese and scallions and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir to combine everything but try to avoid mashing up the cheese too much.
• Divide the potato/cheese mixture evenly among the potato skins and return them to the oven to melt the cheese and crisp up the top, about 5 minutes.
• Once the potatoes are back in the oven, preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with about 3 tablespoons of oil. Add the chicken, salt, pepper and garlic, and cook, stirring every now and then for 5-6 minutes or until cooked through.
• Remove from the heat and add the hot sauce and butter the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken and melt the butter.
• To serve, place 2 potatoes on each serving plate and top with some of the Buffalo chicken mixture.
• Serve a dollop of sour cream if desired, and carrots and celery alongside.
• Enjoy!

BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Combine 1 Tbsp. hot sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne (if desired) in a small bowl; mix well.
• Add chicken; toss to coat. Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375° F.
• Place chicken in a baking dish. Discard any remaining marinade. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
• While chicken is baking, combine yogurt and cheese in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
• Combine chicken and remaining 3 Tbsp. hot sauce in a large bowl; toss gently to blend.
• Serve chicken with dip and celery.

SPICY TURKEY TENDERS WITH BLUE CHEESE PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• For the dry rub: In a small bowl, mix together the dry spices and season turkey tenders. Cover with plastic wrap and place into refrigerator for 1 hour.
• For the bechamel: In a large saute pot over medium heat, add butter and oil. Warm until the butter melts then whisk in flour, until mixture is smooth. Slowly add skim milk with whisk, breaking down solids. When all the milk is added, slightly simmer for 10 minutes and then whisk in 3/4 cup blue cheese and nutmeg. Hold warm.
• Preheat grill or cast iron skillet to high.
• Add turkey tender pieces and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, or juice runs clear. Remove from grill, toss in warmed hot sauce, and hold warm.
• In a large pot heat 2 gallons of water to boil, and add 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Add pasta, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
• Toss drained pasta with blue cheese bechamel sauce, next remove turkey tenders from hot sauce, and toss in pasta and bechamel. Garnish with Roma tomatoes and remaining blue cheese.