Mild Buffalo Chicken Cakes with Savory Chive Waffles and Creamy Celery Apple Slaw

Name: Mild Buffalo Chicken Cakes with Savory Chive Waffles and Creamy Celery Apple Slaw
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Comida Estadounidense
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked shredded chicken breast; 1/3 cup mild buffalo sauce; 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1/3 cup chives, chopped; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 3 tbsp melted butter; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 medium green apple; 1 1/2 cups celery; 3 cups green cabbage; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp honey

An original American-inspired recipe featuring golden shredded chicken cakes with a mild buffalo kick, served over savory chive waffles and paired with a crisp celery-apple slaw in a creamy dressing. It brings together diner-style comfort food flavors in one complete plate.

30 minPrep

35 minCook

65 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

450 g cooked shredded chicken breast (skinless)
80 ml mild buffalo sauce (divided)
60 g fine breadcrumbs (for the pastelitos)
1 unit egg (beaten)
20 g chives, chopped (divided)
2 g garlic powder (divided)
2 g black pepper (divided)
6 g salt (divided)
30 ml vegetable oil (divided)
190 g all-purpose flour (for the waffles)
8 g baking powder
2 g baking soda
360 ml buttermilk (at room temperature)
45 g melted butter
85 g shredded cheddar cheese
180 g green apple (en juliana fina)
120 g celery (en slices finas)
150 g green cabbage (finely grated)
80 ml mayonnaise
60 g plain Greek yogurt
15 ml apple cider vinegar
10 ml honey

Nutrition facts

per serving

670 kcal

Calories

37 g

Protein

48 g

Carbs

35 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

44 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggsCelery

Instructions

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1. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 45 ml (3 tbsp) mild buffalo sauce, the breadcrumbs, the beaten egg, 10 g (about 3 tbsp) chopped chives, 1 g (1/4 tsp) garlic powder, 1 g (1/4 tsp) black pepper, and 2 g (1/3 tsp) salt. Shape into 8 compact cakes and refrigerate for 10 minutes so they hold their shape.
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2. Preheat the oven to 95°C / 200°F to keep the waffles and chicken cakes warm while you finish the dish.
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3. For the slaw, combine the cabbage, celery, and green apple in another bowl. Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, 1 g (1/4 tsp) black pepper, and 1 g (1/6 tsp) salt. Mix well and chill until needed.
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4. For the waffle batter, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, 3 g (1/2 tsp) salt, 1 g (1/4 tsp) garlic powder, and the remaining 10 g chives in a bowl. Stir in the buttermilk and melted butter until smooth. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese gently.
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5. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease it with 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil. Cook the batter in batches until the waffles are golden and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Transfer them to the oven at 95°C / 200°F to keep warm.
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6. While the waffles cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat with the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil. Cook the chicken cakes for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until deeply golden and heated through. If desired, confirm they reach at least 74°C / 165°F internally.
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7. Brush or drizzle the hot chicken cakes with the remaining 35 ml (about 2 tbsp + 1 tsp) mild buffalo sauce for a glossy finish and final flavor boost.
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8. Serve each plate with one savory chive waffle, topping or pairing it with 2 mild buffalo chicken cakes and a generous portion of creamy celery apple slaw.
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9. For an extra crisp presentation, let the waffles rest on a rack for 1 minute before serving so steam does not soften the surface.

Chef tips

You can use shredded rotisserie chicken to save time. If your buffalo sauce is spicier than expected, mix it with 1 or 2 tablespoons of melted butter before using.

Substitutions

Swap the cheddar for Monterey Jack or Colby. Greek yogurt can be replaced with sour cream. For more texture, use half green and half red cabbage in the slaw.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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