Buffalo Chicken of the Woods Recipe
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Buffalo Chicken of the Woods Recipe

Are you looking for a unique and tasty appetizer? If you enjoy wild mushrooms and spicy flavours, this Buffalo Chicken of the Woods recipe is a fantastic choice. Instead of the usual chicken wings, try this delicious twist using chicken of the woods mushrooms. This recipe combines the hearty texture of the mushrooms with the classic kick of buffalo sauce, making a dish that’s sure to wow your guests.

Why I Love This Buffalo Chicken of the Woods Recipe

I’m excited about this recipe because it offers a fun way to enjoy chicken of the woods mushrooms, which have a texture similar to cooked chicken. This dish is perfect for those who love bold flavours and want to try something different from the usual appetizers. Plus, the combination of spicy buffalo sauce and creamy blue cheese dip creates a flavour experience that’s hard to resist.

Buffalo Chicken of the Woods Recipe
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Buffalo Chicken of the Woods Recipe

Course: Appetizer Cuisine: American Difficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

Approximately 250

kcal per serving

This Buffalo Chicken of the Woods recipe is a unique twist on traditional buffalo wings, using chicken of the woods mushrooms instead. The mushrooms are baked until crispy and then tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, served with a creamy blue cheese dip and crunchy celery sticks. It’s a flavorful and satisfying appetizer that’s perfect for game days or gatherings.

Ingredients

  • For the Buffalo Chicken of the Woods:

    • 1.5 lbs fresh chicken of the woods mushrooms
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • ⅓ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or similar)
    • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped or finely cut.
    • 1 tbsp high-temperature oil (like canola or vegetable oil)

  • For the Blue Cheese Sauce:

    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
    • 1 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
    • ½ clove garlic, finely chopped or pressed
    • 1 tbsp milk or buttermilk
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • Salt and pepper to taste

  • For Serving:

    • Celery sticks (about 4)

Directions

  •  Preheat the Oven:
    – Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking.

  • Prepare the Chicken of the Woods:
    – Clean the chicken of the woods mushrooms thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch by 1 inch. Ensure you remove any hard, woody pieces.

  • Bake the Mushrooms:
    – Lightly coat a baking sheet with high-temperature oil. Arrange the mushroom pieces on the sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are browned and the mushrooms are heated through.

  • Prepare the Sauce:
    – While the mushrooms are baking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it becomes aromatic but doesn’t turn brown. Stir in the hot sauce and mix well.

  • Coat the Mushrooms:
    – Once the mushrooms are done baking, toss them in the butter and hot sauce mixture, making sure they are well-coated.

  • Make the Blue Cheese Sauce:
    – In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, chopped garlic, milk or buttermilk, and lemon juice. Stir until the mixture is smooth, and add salt and pepper to taste

  • Prepare the Celery:
    – Clean and cut the celery into 2-inch sticks.

  • Serve:
    – Serve the buffalo chicken of the woods with celery sticks and blue cheese sauce for dipping.

  • Chicken of the Woods: For the best results, use young, fresh chicken of the woods mushrooms. Older mushrooms can be too tough or mealy.
  • Hot Sauce: Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on how spicy you like it.

Ingredients Needed For Buffalo Chicken of the Woods Recipe

For the Buffalo Chicken of the Woods:

  • 1.5 lbs fresh chicken of the woods mushroomschicken thigh
  • 3 tbsp butterbutter
  • ⅓ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or similar)soy sauce
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped or finely cut.garlic
  • 1 tbsp high-temperature oil (like canola or vegetable oil)cooking oil

For the Blue Cheese Sauce:

  • ¼ cup sour creamsour cream
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaisemayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp crumbled blue cheese

    cream cheese

  • ½ clove garlic, finely chopped or pressedgarlic
  • 1 tbsp milk or buttermilkskim milk
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt and pepper to tastekosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For Serving:

  • Celery sticks (about 4)Celery sticks

How to Make Buffalo Chicken of the Woods Recipe

1. Preheat the Oven:
– Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking.

2. Prepare the Chicken of the Woods:
– Clean the chicken of the woods mushrooms thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch by 1 inch. Ensure you remove any hard, woody pieces.

3. Bake the Mushrooms:
– Lightly coat a baking sheet with high-temperature oil. Arrange the mushroom pieces on the sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are browned and the mushrooms are heated through.

4. Prepare the Sauce:
– While the mushrooms are baking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it becomes aromatic but doesn’t turn brown. Stir in the hot sauce and mix well.

5. Coat the Mushrooms:
– Once the mushrooms are done baking, toss them in the butter and hot sauce mixture, making sure they are well-coated.

6. Make the Blue Cheese Sauce:
– In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, chopped garlic, milk or buttermilk, and lemon juice. Stir until the mixture is smooth, and add salt and pepper to taste.

7. Prepare the Celery:
– Clean and cut the celery into 2-inch sticks.

8. Serve:
– Serve the buffalo chicken of the woods with celery sticks and blue cheese sauce for dipping.

Cooking Tips For Buffalo Chicken of the Woods Recipe

  • Oil for Baking: Make sure your baking sheet is well-oiled to prevent sticking and help the mushrooms brown nicely.
  • Garlic: Avoid letting the garlic brown while cooking; it should just be aromatic.

Storage Tips For Buffalo Chicken of the Woods Recipe

  • Leftovers: Store any leftover buffalo chicken of the woods in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Heat in the oven to keep the crispiness intact.
  • Freezing: If you have extra chicken of the woods, clean and cut it, then vacuum seal and freeze for later use. Thaw and use as needed.

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