Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Jicama Slaw

Serving Amount
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup buffalo sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste (depending on the salt content of the buffalo sauce you may not need to add any)
6 small cheddar cheese slices (optional)
6 slider buns
1⁄2 Juice of lime
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp grated sweet white onion
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup jicama, peeled and julienned
1⁄2 cup purple cabbage, shredded
1⁄2 cup shredded bell pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Reserve ~1/4 cup marinade. In a zipped bag or glass container, add chicken thighs and marinade. Rub in the marinade into the chicken and allow to marinate for 2 hours.
Step 2
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 3
Place the chicken thighs on the preheated grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Brush reserved marinade on the thighs and add cheese if desired.
Step 4
Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Slice each thigh into smaller pieces suitable for sliders if needed.
Step 5
Grill the slider buns if desired.
Step 6
To assemble, place chicken thighs on slider buns and top with jicama slaw. Enjoy!
Step 7
In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, onion, salt and pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Add jicama, cabbage, bell peppers and cilantro and combine well. Add slaw to buffalo chicken thigh sliders.