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Deep Fried Buffalo Chicken Skewers
Yes, it's deep fried buffalo chicken on a stick.
About This Recipe
| Yield: | serves 8-10 |
| Active time: | 30 minutes |
| Total time: | 30 minutes |
| Special equipment: | 6-inch wooden skewers |
| This recipe appears in: | Serious Entertaining: Game Night Essentials: Deep Fried Buffalo Chicken Skewers |
Ingredients
- 6 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 12 tablespoons Frank's hot sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tabasco sauce
- 6 cups vegetable oil
Procedures
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1
In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly dredge chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. Place chicken pieces on skewers. Place skewers on a plate or baking sheet and set aside.
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2
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Add cider vinegar, Frank's, and Tabasco sauce, stirring until well combined. Take off heat and set aside.
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3
Put oil in a large stock pot. Oil should come at least three inches up the side of the pot. Heat oil over high heat to 380°F.
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4
Place three skewers into pot and fry until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined baking sheet to get rid of any excess oil. Continue frying remaining skewers in batches.
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5
Transfer skewers to a large bowl or casserole dish. Stir sauce until it's well combine then pour over skewers and rotate until well coated. Serve immediately.
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