Buffalo Chicken Wraps

By Mike Hubbartt, © Copyright 2011, All Rights Reserved.

I love hot spicy food, and one of my favorite wraps from a local restaurant is a Buffalo Chicken Wrap, but it is not cheap. I decided to try to make something comperable that was spicy, tasty, calorie-conscious, and didn’t leave a deep hole in my wallet each time I have it. I will be honest – this is a spicy recipe – not as hot as many places make it, but I usually have a bit if sweat on my forehead after I have one, so experiment with the ingredients to set the heat level to you own preference.  My Garlic Mashed Potatoes pairs well with this dish.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb chicken breasts (440 cal)
• 2 wraps (200 cal)
• Franks Red Hot Buffalo Wings Sauce to taste (0 cal)
• Crushed red peppers to taste (0 cal)
• Cayenne pepper to taste (0 cal)
• Lettuce (optional)
• Diced Onions (optional)

Total calories: 440 + 200 = 640/2 = 320 cal/serving

DIRECTIONS (Serves 2)

1. Preheat a burner on the stove to medium (~5), then place a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil in the pan.
2. Slice the chicken breasts into slices, then add them to the skillet and cook until done. I like to add some cayenne powder to the meat while it is cooking.
3. Put the cooked chicken into a medium-size mixing bowl, then drizzle with the Franks hot sauce. Sprinkle the cayenne pepper and crushed red peppers over the chicken, then toss (or use a spoon) to mix up the ingredients.
4. Put 1/2 of the chicken in each wrap. Top with some shredded lettuce or diced onions for more texture in the wrap.
5. Fold the wrap and enjoy.