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BEST Buffalo Chicken Pitas with Tangy Crunchy Slaw

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Discover your new favorite weeknight dinner with these Buffalo Chicken Pitas featuring tender, juicy chicken and a vibrant, crunchy slaw. It’s a quick, satisfying meal that packs a punch and feels incredibly fresh.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Buffalo Chicken
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Step 2: Make the Crunchy Slaw
  5. Combine Slaw Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced celery.
  6. Prepare the Slaw Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, non-alcohol vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. 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.
  8. Step 3: Assemble the Pitas
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Serve Immediately: Serve your Buffalo Chicken Pitas with Crunchy Slaw right away!

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Keywords: Consider using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut. Adjust the spice level of the Buffalo sauce to your preference, and feel free to add additional crunch to the slaw with bell peppers or nuts.

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