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Buffalo Chicken Po' Boy

If you're looking for a delicious easy sandwich to make or the perfect game time treat, try my Buffalo Chicken Po' Boy! It's definitely a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: sandwich
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 765kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Ingredients

  • 24 ounce Buffalo style chicken tenders
  • 2 loaves French bread split long way half
  • 1 head romaine shredded
  • 8 ounces Mexican style cheese shredded
  • 12 ounce can black beans
  • 12 ounce bag frozen corn
  • ½ red onion diced (optional)
  • 12 ounces of your favorite salsa
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
  • sea salt to season as needed

Instructions

Salsa

  • Drain and rinse black bean until water is clear.
  • In a medium bowl add black beans, frozen corn, onion (optional), salsa and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Season with sea salt as needed and refrigerate until sandwich is ready.

Po' Boy

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Place buffalo chicken tenders on foil lined cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes
  • Remove pan from oven and add a layer of shredded cheese. Sprinkle some chopped cilantro on top of the cheese and place back in the oven for 10 minutes
  • While chicken is cooking, prepare the bread.
  • Scoop out the excess bread form the center of each side without breaking the bread.
  • Place the bottom side on a pan or cutting board.
  • Add a layer of shredded romaine, followed by a layer of the black bean corn salsa.
  • When the chicken is fully cooked, using a spatula transfer a layer of buffalo chicken on top of the prepared roll.
  • Add additional shredded cheese if desired and more chopped cilantro.
  • Place the top on the sandwich and press down to hold the ingredients in place.
  • Place toothpicks every three inches apart and cut into slices.
  • Serve and enjoy the deliciousness!

Nutrition

Calories: 765kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1735mg | Potassium: 1356mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 9775IU | Vitamin C: 12.2mg | Calcium: 573mg | Iron: 7.9mg