Buffalo breaded chicken is a fan favorite, but pairing it with a cool, crisp celery slaw takes the classic dish to a new level. This easy-to-make gluten-free recipe combines the spicy, crispy chicken with a creamy and refreshing homemade ranch celery slaw. Whether you're looking for a delicious weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal, this dish is guaranteed to satisfy! In this post, you'll learn how to make buffalo breaded chicken breast perfectly crispy, plus how to toss together the ultimate celery slaw for buffalo chicken.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: Perfect for a weeknight meal or meal prepping in advance.
- Balanced flavors: Spicy buffalo chicken with slaw provides a delightful mix of heat and coolness.
- Gluten-free: Simple swaps like gluten-free flour and bread crumbs make this recipe safe for anyone avoiding gluten.
- Customizable: Adjust the spice levels and tweak the slaw to fit your personal preferences.
Key Ingredients for Buffalo Breaded Chicken with Celery Slaw
- Chicken breast cutlets or pounded chicken breasts: Ensures tender, juicy chicken that cooks evenly.
- Gluten-free flour: Provides a crispy coating while keeping the dish gluten-free.
- Buffalo sauce: Adds the iconic spicy flavor.
- Gluten-free bread crumbs: Creates the crunchy breaded coating.
- Butter: For pan-searing and adding rich flavor to the dish.
- Celery and romaine lettuce: The stars of the cool and crunchy slaw that complements the chicken.
- Greek yogurt ranch dressing: A light, creamy dressing that brings the slaw together without overpowering the dish.
How to Make Buffalo Breaded Chicken with Celery Slaw
1. Prep the Chicken
- If using whole chicken breasts, pound them to about ½ inch thickness, or use chicken cutlets.
- Dredge the chicken in gluten-free flour, making sure to coat evenly.
- Dip the chicken into buffalo sauce, coating well.
- Press the chicken into gluten-free bread crumbs for an even layer of crumbs.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Heat 2 tablespoon butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the breaded chicken to the pan, then drizzle a bit more buffalo sauce on top.
- Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and crispy.
- Optionally, transfer the chicken to a preheated 400°F oven for 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
3. Prepare the Celery Slaw
- Thinly slice the celery and romaine lettuce.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, powdered onion, dried dill, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the ranch dressing.
- Toss the celery and romaine in the ranch dressing until well coated.
4. Serve
- Plate the crispy buffalo breaded chicken and serve with a generous side of celery slaw.
Buffalo Breaded Chicken with Celery Slaw
Try this simple recipe for buffalo breaded chicken with a refreshing celery slaw. Gluten-free and easy to prepare for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breast cutlets or 2 chicken breasts pounded thin
- ½ cup gluten-free flour
- ½ cup buffalo sauce plus extra for cooking
- 1 cup gluten-free bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4-5 celery stalks chopped thin
- 1 small head romaine lettuce chopped thin
Homemade Ranch Dressing:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon powdered onion
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep the Chicken:
- Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness. Dredge in gluten-free flour, coat in buffalo sauce, then press into gluten-free bread crumbs.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat butter in a pan. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, adding more buffalo sauce on top as it cooks.
Make the Celery Slaw:
- Toss sliced celery and romaine lettuce in a homemade ranch dressing made from Greek yogurt, onion powder, dill, and apple cider vinegar.
Serve:
- Plate the crispy buffalo chicken alongside a refreshing celery slaw.
Notes
For extra crispiness, finish the chicken in the oven for 5 minutes at 400°F.
Prep the celery slaw ahead of time, but toss with dressing just before serving for optimal crunch.
Prep the celery slaw ahead of time, but toss with dressing just before serving for optimal crunch.
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