Buffalo Chicken Wings in a Jar

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   Heat a dry saucepan over high heat. Place the thighs skin-side down in the hot pan and cook until the skin is browned, seasoning generously with salt, about 5 minutes. Turn the thighs over once the skin no longer sticks to the pan. Add the butter, Louisiana hot sauce, and water. Toss the thighs to stir the sauce until the butter is melted.

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   Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meat can be easily pulled from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the heat and break the meat into smaller pieces using tongs, stirring it into the sauce. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.

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   Transfer the meat to a mixing bowl, shredding it into smaller pieces. Discard the bones, cartilage, and skin.

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   Bring the sauce in the pan to a boil over medium-high heat. Let it reduce until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour the sauce into the bowl of chicken meat and mix thoroughly. Taste for seasoning; add salt, cayenne, and hot sauce as needed. Add the celery and mix one last time.

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   Pack the chicken mixture into a pint-sized jar or crock, top with a spoonful of hot sauce if desired, and seal the jar. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving to let the spread warm up a bit.

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in the meantime. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with butter.

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   Bake in the preheated oven until the edges start to turn golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, mash the butter and blue cheese together in a small bowl until combined.

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   Remove the toasted baguette slices and let them cool slightly, leaving the oven on. Spread the blue cheese spread on top, then continue baking the crostini until golden brown and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with the Buffalo chicken spread.

• Calories 168.48 kcal Moderate
• Protein 11.49 g Good Source
• Carbs 10.74 g Moderate
• Total Fat 8.62 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 4.92 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 53.16 mg Moderate
• Sodium 385.33 mg Moderate
• Fiber 0.53 g Low Source
• Sugar 1.06 g Low Source
• Added Sugar 0.12 g Low Source
• Calcium 24.98 mg Low Source
• Iron 0.96 mg Low Source
• Potassium 142.58 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 34.92 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 1.12 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Milk 🥛
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Celery