Crispy Buffalo-Spiced Chicken with Blue Cheese Sauce and Roasted Carrots

If you’re the kind of person who goes to sporting events just for the buffalo wings, this recipe is for you. We’ve transformed that beloved messy appetizer into an epic weeknight dinner that’s both easy and impressive. Chicken cutlets are brushed with sour cream, coated in a spicy panko mixture, and roasted until golden and crunchy. A creamy blue cheese sauce with fresh chives adds the perfect tangy finish.

Alongside the chicken, you’ll find roasted carrots seasoned with a special fry seasoning and velvety mashed potatoes studded with chives. It’s a complete meal that delivers all the flavors you crave without the fuss. Ready in under an hour, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

12 ounce Yukon Gold PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce ChivesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Blue Cheese DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce CarrotsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

7.2 g Frank's RedHot® Original Seasoning BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Mince chives.
2. Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, half the Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until golden brown and tender, 20-25 minutes.
3. Place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Boil until tender, 15-20 minutes. Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid; drain and return potatoes to pot. Mash with 1 packet sour cream and 1 TBSP butter until smooth, adding splashes of reserved cooking liquid as needed. Stir in half the chives. Season with salt and pepper. Keep covered off heat.
4. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Place 1 TBSP butter in a shallow dish. Microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Stir in panko, Frank’s Seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Brush 1 packet sour cream onto tops of chicken in a thin layer. Working one piece at a time, dip brushed sides of chicken into panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place coated sides up on a second, lightly oiled baking sheet.
5. Roast chicken on middle rack until cooked through, 15-18 minutes. Transfer to a plate to rest. While chicken cooks, in a small bowl, combine blue cheese dressing, remaining sour cream, and remaining chives.
6. Divide carrots, potatoes, and chicken between plates. Top chicken with blue cheese sauce and hot sauce if desired. Serve with any remaining blue cheese sauce on the side.

Useful Cookware

A few helpful kitchen tools for this recipe, with relevant Amazon picks for each item.

Baking Sheet

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Medium Pot

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Potato Masher

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Strainer

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Paper Towel

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Small Bowl

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Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use chicken breasts instead of cutlets?

Yes, you can substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts. Slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets, or pound them to an even thickness for quicker cooking.

What can I use instead of blue cheese dressing?

You can substitute ranch dressing or a creamy garlic dip. For a dairy-free option, try a vegan blue cheese or ranch alternative.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Absolutely. Use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and ensure your hot sauce and seasonings are gluten-free. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free.