Bua Slow Roasted Recipe
Crispy Buffalo Chicken, shredded Cheese, Jalapeños, & Green Onions
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Ingredients
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Slow-Roasted Buffalo Chicken
Crispy Finish
Assembly & Toppings
Method
Slow-Roasted Buffalo Chicken
- 1
Prepare sauce and chicken
Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). In a small saucepan over low heat, combine buffalo wing sauce, butter, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Warm until butter melts and sauce is homogenous, about 3–5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 2
Season and arrange chicken
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with the remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a shallow roasting dish or oven-safe pan in a single layer. Pour most of the warmed buffalo sauce over the chicken, reserving about 2–3 tablespoons for later use. Turn chicken to coat lightly.
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- 4
Shred and toss
Remove chicken from the oven and let rest, covered, 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large bowl and shred with two forks. Add the reserved buffalo sauce and toss to coat evenly. If mixture seems wet, spoon out a small amount of liquid; if dry, add up to 2 tablespoons more sauce.
Crispy Finish
- 5
Crisp the shredded chicken
In a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons neutral oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sprinkle the shredded chicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and toss to coat evenly (this helps create a light crisp). Add the chicken to the hot skillet in an even layer and press down gently. Let cook, undisturbed, 2–3 minutes until the bottom is browned and slightly crisp. Stir or flip and cook another 1–2 minutes to crisp additional edges. Remove from heat.
Assembly & Toppings
- 6
Assemble
Transfer crispy buffalo chicken to a serving platter or keep in the skillet for family-style serving. Immediately sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the hot chicken so it melts. Scatter sliced jalapeños and sliced green onions on top.
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Serve
Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping or drizzling and lime wedges on the side. Recommended serving options: over rice, tucked into tacos or sliders, or atop a baked potato or nachos.