What a great holiday season it has been. I love this time of year when we can simply relax as a family, watch the kids open their presents, and enjoy my wife’s birthday, only to say the least. As we went through a busy Christmas day, and Eve at that, my wife’s birthday is always just right around the corner. Â I decided that morning that the kids and I were going to surprise her and take her out to lunch, then to watch Star Wars, and then to take her and her parents out for dinner. My wife has been talking about this burger place that she recently enjoyed (Milwaukee Burger Company), and as we have not had a good burger lately, I figured what the heck. To say the least, we were stuffed (I actually did not even finish my food), and as we wobbled out of there, I thought for sure I would have fallen asleep at the movie. You know, comfy reclining chair, and dark theatre, plus way too full of a belly? Yeah, I was struggling, and in dangerous thoughts that I would have to eat again, only in a matter of hours. Yes, I was that full.
Regardless of the matter, I did stay awake during the movie, and a great one at that, and as I kind of got a second wind, we decided to head over to a local supper club, Diamond Jim’s. As they brought out bread and relish trays, I could not even fathom eating bread, although I watched my oldest boy probably take down two bread trays, and after I watched him inhale his bacon burger and fries at lunch, I only thought how is this even possible? By the way he also took down a rack of ribs and three huge shrimp, plus more fries after this bread contest! As much as I did not even want to order anything, as I was that full from lunch, I decided that I would try their fried chicken. I know, fried chicken in a steak house supper club, right? Anyway, I probably only had a few bites, good bites at that, and decided I would take it home to make for lunch the following day. This is when I decided I would make a fried chicken buffalo sandwich.
Now you are either fan of buffalo chicken, or not. My wife is not, and as a matter of fact I do not even think I have seen her use buffalo chicken sauce, ever. Me? I’m a huge fan, and I have even just poured stuff on a spoon before only just to have the sauce. This sandwich was a perfect use of leftover fried chicken and breaking it down into a sandwich was even better.
Let’s get started.
Ingredients:
- Leftover fried chicken (I used have a breast, and a thick), warmed in the oven
- 1 whole bolillo roll
- 2 tbsp ranch, or blue dressing
- 1/2 cup of your favorite buffalo sauce
- 1 rib of celery, diced
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
Next, break up your chicken and remove the meat from the bone. Place onto a baking sheet, and place into the oven, cooking for about 10 minutes.
During this time, slice the roll. To the bottom, slather on the ranch or blue cheese dressing, then top both sides with mozzarella cheese. Place the bun, into the oven to not only warm the bread, but also to melt the cheese.
When the cheese is slightly melted, remove both the chicken and the bread from the oven.
To the bottom of the bread, cover with the diced celery.
Add the chicken to a bowl, pour over the buffalo sauce, and give a good mix to ensure the chicken is coated.
Now place the chicken onto the roll, fold and gently press down. Now dig in.
This sandwich was awesome. Great texture from the fried chicken and celery, along with the perfect tanginess from the sauce, really made this a great use of leftovers, and the great memories from the previous day. Next time however, I will only have a light snack before heading out on a great birthday for my wife. Hope you enjoy and Happy New Year!