BUFFALO BBQ PULLED CHICKEN WITH BLUE CHEESE CORNBREAD TOPPER

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Buffalo BBQ Pulled Chicken with Blue Cheese Cornbread Topper image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 small ribs celery, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped or grated
1 Fresno or Holland chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1 (12-ounce) bottle lager beer or 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 to 1/3 cup hot sauce, depending on desired heat level (medium to spicy)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 pieces poached chicken breast, meat pulled or chopped
2 (8.5-ounce) boxes corn muffin mix, made to package directions (recommended: Jiffy)
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
4 scallions, whites and greens, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the celery, carrots, onions, garlic, chile pepper, salt, pepper, and thyme and saute to soften the vegetables, 10 to12 minutes, then deglaze the pan with the beer or stock.
  • Stir together the brown sugar, tomato sauce, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and vinegar in a bowl and pour into the skillet and stir to combine. Mix in the chicken pieces, using tongs and cool and store for make-ahead meal.
  • Reheat over medium heat just to warm up while you mix together the cornbread topper or, to serve immediately, keep warm on low while you mix the cornbread batter, then transfer to oven and bake until top is deep golden brown.
  • Cook's Note: The filling may be transferred to a casserole if your skillet cannot transfer to the oven.
  • For the topping: Follow package directions for cornbread batter, then stir in the blue cheese and scallions, pour over the chicken filling in an even layer and bake to golden brown and firm to the touch, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Murad Sb3awii
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it for my friends and family and they all rave about it.


Topon Roy
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I'm a vegetarian. Can I use tofu instead of chicken?


Rekik Gezahegn
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This recipe is perfect for a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


jennifer poole
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I'm allergic to blue cheese. Do you have any suggestions for a substitute?


DESIRE EJIOFOR
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


anita berry
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I love the idea of the blue cheese cornbread topper, but I don't have a cornbread recipe. Can I use a store-bought mix?


Ntsoaki Damane
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This recipe is too spicy for my taste.


Ganesh Tharu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Khan Givas
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is addicting.


salmaan Official
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I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy.


Tofeeq Khan
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This was the easiest pulled chicken recipe I've ever tried. I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. The chicken came out perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Jordan E
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I'm not usually a fan of pulled chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zamar Malik
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This Buffalo BBQ Pulled Chicken was a hit at my last party! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly tangy and spicy. The blue cheese cornbread topper was the perfect finishing touch.