Buffalo Chicken is really an American thing. I think some Europeans don’t even know what it exactly is (but to be fair: Jessica Simpson didn’t know the entire story either).
It was during one of my first holidays to the US that I discovered this dish. My family loved (and still does) to order a big plate of spicy buffalo chicken wings with some ranch and blue cheese for dipping. Orange mouths and lots of napkins included, of course. I never leave the US without buying a big bottle of Franks sauce, so I’m able to satisfy my buffalo-cravings in Holland too.
For this recipe, I combined the flavors of that spicy buffalo chicken with some cool and creamy avocado that adds a perfect contrast. Rolled in a soft tortilla wrap with some salad leaves and carrot it’s a portable and delicious recipe. These wraps would be a nice and original lunch, easy picnic dish or a quick dinner with a bowl of soup. I used ranch dressing in this wrap, but you could substitute blue cheese dressing (or add some blue cheese crumbles).
Ingredients
- 4 small grilled chicken breasts, in pieces (or use leftover rotisserie chicken/turkey)
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) Hot Buffalo Sauce (I use Franks Hot Wings)
- 1-2 avocados, cut into cubes
- ¼ cup chopped carrots
- 2 handfuls of salad leaves
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) ranch dressing (you could also use blue cheese)
- 4 soft flour tortillas
Instructions
- Mix the grilled chicken pieces with enough buffalo sauce to cover them. Add more or less to taste (and spicy-resistance).
- Heat the flour tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds. Add the salad leaves, chopped avocado and carrots, buffalo chicken and finish with some ranch dressing.
- Fold up and eat straight away. (To eat later, wrap in foil)
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I rmbr the days when i had wraps at the campus… Grilled chicken and avocado never goes wrong. This really brings me back.
Agree, Jesica! Always a good combination!
What a simple, easy and delicious meal! Will have to try this recipe out. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Asmita! Let me know what you think:)
I’m an American, and I don’t know the whole story behind Buffalo chicken, either… But I know that it’s tasty.
This recipe sounds like a fast, easy lunch to eat on the go, so I am definitely bookmarking it for one of my busy days!
Thanks for sharing… and now, I’m off to learn more about Buffalo chicken!
Ha ha! But I think you know it’s chicken and not buffalo (so you know more than Jessica:P)?! Let me know when you’ve tried it!
I have a thing for chicken wings and can’t resist ordering them when I see them on the menu, even if it means getting my hands and face all messy while I’m eating! I just love buffalo chicken wings but this recipe looks more elegant – I would love to give this recipe a try.
A fellow wings-lover! I’m sure you’ll like this wrap version too:)