Description
BEST Buffalo Chicken Pitas with Tangy Crunchy Slaw
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds cooked chicken (boneless, skinless breasts or thighs)
- Buffalo sauce (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup, adjust to taste)
- 4–5 cups green and red cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
- Good quality mayonnaise (for slaw dressing)
- Non-alcohol white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar (for slaw dressing)
- Honey or maple syrup (for slaw dressing)
- Salt (for slaw dressing)
- Black pepper (for slaw dressing)
- Pita bread (regular or whole wheat)
- Blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional, like cilantro or chives)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken
- Cook and Shred the Chicken: If your chicken isn’t already cooked, poach chicken breasts by simmering them in lightly salted water for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Let them cool slightly, then shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss with Buffalo Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with your chosen Buffalo sauce. Stir well to ensure every piece of chicken is coated.
- Make the Crunchy Slaw
- Combine Slaw Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced celery.
- Prepare the Slaw Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, non-alcohol vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dress the Slaw: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated. Let the slaw sit in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes.
- Assemble the Pitas
- Warm the Pita Bread: Preheat your oven to a low temperature (around 300°F/150°C) and gently warm the pita bread for a minute or two until it’s soft and pliable.
- Open and Fill Pitas: Carefully cut each pita bread in half to create two pockets, or gently open one side of a whole pita. Fill each pita pocket with the Buffalo chicken mixture.
- Add the Slaw and Toppings: Top the Buffalo chicken with a generous scoop of the crunchy slaw and sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over the slaw.
- Serve Immediately: Serve your Buffalo Chicken Pitas with Crunchy Slaw right away!
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Pitas, Chicken Pita Recipe, Quick Dinner Recipe