Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Indulge in the bold flavors of this Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich—a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for clean eating enthusiasts! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with a savory blend of garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder, then seared to perfection before being coated in a luscious homemade buffalo sauce made with ghee and Whole30-compliant hot sauce. Served on crisp romaine lettuce leaves instead of buns, these open-faced sandwiches are topped with a velvety avocado-lime mash for added creaminess and a refreshing zing. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner and packs spicy heat and satisfying textures into every bite without veering off your Whole30 goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 cup Whole30 compliant hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
In a small dish, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and sea salt.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and then season them evenly with the spice mix.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken.
Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear. Remove from heat and allow to rest for a few minutes.
While the chicken rests, prepare the buffalo sauce by melting the ghee in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the hot sauce and mix until well combined.
Coat the cooked chicken breasts with the buffalo sauce using a brush or by tossing them in a shallow dish with the sauce.
To assemble the sandwiches, mash the avocado in a bowl and mix it with the lime juice.
Lay two romaine leaves per sandwich onto a plate, and spread the mashed avocado evenly onto the leaves.
Place the buffalo chicken on top of the avocado. Fold the lettuce around the chicken to create a wrap or eat as open-faced sandwiches.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.9 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 2033 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 112.2 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1762 mg | 37% | |
*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.
