it's what's cookin: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich or Wrap

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Monday, August 22, 2011

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich or Wrap

Sometimes on nights where I know our family is busy and there isn't much time to do cooking, I will pick up a Rotisserie Chicken from the store and make it with easy sides. We never eat the whole chicken so I always love finding recipes on what to do with the leftovers. A lot of times I use it in casseroles or put on top of salads. My friend gave me this idea, so I tried it yesterday and liked it!

I love Buffalo chicken wraps/sandwiches when I go to a sports bar. The chicken is usually breaded and deep fried and not all that healthy. Here is a tad healthier way to make it. You can always use low fat (or fat free) Ranch and Cheese as well as whole wheat bread or tortillas.

*Shred any left over chicken and warm it in a bowl.

*Franks Wing Sauce or Hot sauce (I like to use a little of both) (about 2 T for 1 C chicken)

*Ranch dressing (About 2 T for 1 cup chicken)

*Seasonings (Nature Seasonings or salt and pepper)

*1 Slice cheese (for sandwich) or 1/4 cup shredded cheese (for a wrap)

*2 pieces of bread or a tortilla

*Any toppings- lettuce, tomato, chopped celery

Here i lightly buttered my toast and put cheese slice on one side. I cooked on a skillet on medium heat. I waited till cheese started to melt.

As I was toasting the bread and cheese, I warmed up my chicken and mixed it with the Buffalo sauce and Ranch. Then spooned it on top of the other slice of bread.

Once cheese was melted and bread was toasted, I removed from heat. Topped mine with lettuce.

Easy and enjoyable! (Another alternative would be to mix the chicken with BBQ sauce and make a quick, easy BBQ chicken sandwich or wrap.)

Thanks Hyun for the great idea:)