Franks Redhot Buffalo Chicken Empanadas Recipes

BUFFALO CHICKEN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper; set aside.
• In medium bowl, mix onion, green chiles, chicken, cheeses and Buffalo sauce.
• Unroll pie crusts. Using 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut circles from crusts, rerolling dough to get 21 circles. Place level measuring tablespoon Buffalo chicken mixture on center of each circle. Fold dough in half over filling; pinch and press edges with fork to seal or roll edges to seal. Place on cookie sheets. Prick tops of empanadas with fork to allow steam to escape.
• Brush each with beaten egg. Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on cooling racks. Serve warm with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for dipping.

FRANK'S REDHOT® BUFFALO CHICKEN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• COMBINE cream cheese, Frank's RedHot Sauce and dressing in medium bowl until blended. Stir in chicken and cheese.
• PLACE about 1/4 cup chicken mixture in center of each disco. Fold over to form a half moon. Moisten edges with water and using fork, press edges tightly to seal. Pierce empanadas several times with knife.
• HEAT 1 inch of oil in deep skillet. Add empanadas in batches and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining empanadas. Serve with additional Frank's RedHot Sauce and/or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

BUFFALO CHICKEN EMPANADAS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mozzarella cheese, wing sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion mixture., On a lightly floured surface, unroll 1 pie crust. Roll out into a 12-in. circle. Cut with a floured 3-in. biscuit cutter. Remove excess crust and reroll scraps. Repeat with remaining pie crusts., Beat eggs and water; brush over edges of 3-in. pie crust circles. Place heaping teaspoonfuls of filling in the centers. Fold crust in half over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 9-12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add blue cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted and sauce thickens, 2 minutes longer. Serve with empanadas.

FRANKS REDHOT® BUFFALO CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the chicken thighs and ½ cup (120 ml) Frank's RedHot® Buffalo sauce. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
• Make the buttermilk blue cheese dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, buttermilk, and chives. Whisk to incorporate before folding in the bleu cheese and seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to use. The dressing will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
• Cut chicken into cubes and toss with the remaining 3 tablespoons of Frank's RedHot® Buffalo Sauce.
• Assemble the salads: Add ½ cup (55 G) of the bleu cheese dressing to the lettuce and toss to coat. Divide the lettuce in between 4 bowls. Top with the chicken, celery, carrots, and tomatoes. Drizzle the remaining bleu cheese dressing on top. Garnish with the crumbled bleu cheese, chives, and dill. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!