Chicken pieces with blue cheese sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Chicken pieces with blue cheese sauce are an exquisite version of a classic appetizer dish filled with vibrant flavor accents. This recipe is inspired by American chicken nuggets but with an elegant European touch. Tender chicken strips fried to a golden crust gain rich flavor from the combination of buttermilk and spices. The tangy blue cheese sauce with hints of garlic and wine vinegar adds sophistication to the dish. This sauce is particularly popular in French and Italian gastronomy, where its rich, slightly spicy taste is appreciated. Served as an appetizer or main dish, it pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables and crispy toasts. Chicken pieces with such a sauce are an excellent choice for cozy evenings or festive gatherings with friends.
1
In a small bowl, mix buttermilk with Tabasco sauce. In a plate, combine flour, paprika, ground red pepper, 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt. Cut the chicken into thin strips. First, dip in buttermilk, then in the flour mixture.
- Buttermilk: 0.5 glass
- Tabasco sauce: 0.5 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 0.5 glass
- Paprika: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground red pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: 0.8 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Chicken breast fillet: 450 g
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and fry for about 5 minutes until cooked and golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Canola oil: 3 tablespoons
- Chicken breast fillet: 450 g
3
While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl. Serve the sauce with the chicken.
- Light mayonnaise: 60 g
- Blue cheese: 30 g
- Red wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic paste: 1 teaspoon
