Heart-Healthy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Satisfy your craving for bold flavors without sacrificing nutrition with this heart-healthy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. This guilt-free recipe features tender, grilled boneless chicken breasts brushed with a smoky hot sauce marinade, layered on whole-grain rolls with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and crunchy red onion. A creamy Greek yogurt-based Buffalo sauce replaces the traditional heavier dressing, delivering all the tang and spice with fewer calories and added protein. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sandwich is a perfect quick and wholesome meal option for lunch or dinner. Packed with lean protein, whole grains, and vibrant veggies, it’s a delicious way to enjoy a classic favorite while supporting your heart health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 pieces whole-grain sandwich rolls
- 4 pieces romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces tomato slices
- 4 pieces red onion slices
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of hot sauce with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness. Brush the chicken with the hot sauce mixture, coating each side.
Place the chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
While the chicken is grilling, in a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, remaining hot sauce, and lemon juice to make the yogurt sauce. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to taste.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
Assemble the sandwiches by placing a couple of lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each whole-grain roll.
Slice the grilled chicken breasts and layer them on top of the lettuce. Add a few slices of tomato and red onion.
Drizzle each sandwich with the yogurt sauce before placing the top half of the roll to close the sandwich.
Serve immediately and enjoy a heart-healthy Buffalo chicken sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2942 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 136.6 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1713 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
