Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets
(Makes 10 Hot Pockets)
Macros Per Hot Pocket:
- 425 Calories
- 50g Protein
- 44g Carbs
- 4g Fat
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Ingredients (Dough)🥯:
- Self Rising Flour (500g)
- Greek Yogurt (0% Fat) (520g)
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Salt (15g)
- 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning (8g)
Ingredients (Buffalo Chicken Filling)🍗:
- 40oz Chicken Breast (1135g)
- 0.5 Tbsp Garlic Salt (7g)
- 0.5 Tbsp Smoked Paprika (3g)
- 2 Tbsps Ranch Seasoning (8g)
- 0.5 Tbsp Black Pepper (3g)
- 4 Tbsps Tomato Salsa (60g)
- 1 Cup Diced White Onions (100g)
- 0.5 Cup Buffalo Sauce (120g)
- 3.5 Cups Fat Free Mozzarella (392g)
- Fresh Chives (10g)
Ingredients (High Protein Buffalo Sauce):
- 1.5 Cups Cottage Cheese (335g)
- 2oz 1/3 Fat Cream Cheese (56g)
- 0.5 Tbsp Garlic Salt (7g)
- 0.5 Tbsp Black Pepper (3g)
- 0.5 Tbsp Onion Powder (3g)
- 0.5 Cup Buffalo Sauce (120g)
- 0.25 Cup Fat Free Milk (60g)
Freezing Instructions ❄️:
1. Wrap the hot pockets in aluminum foil or put them in an airtight freezer bag
2. Place them in the freezer and keep frozen for up to 1 month
Reheating Instructions🔥:
1. Take out a frozen hot pocket and wrap it in a wet paper towel
2. Microwave it on a plate for 3-4 minutes
3. Toast in a pan or air fry for a few minutes if you like it crispy
Ingredients
- 500 gself-rising flour
- 520 gGreek yogurt
0% fat
- 1 tbspgarlic salt
- 1 tbspItalian seasoning
- 40 ozchicken breast
- ½ tbspgarlic salt
- ½ tbspsmoked paprika
- 2 tbspranch seasoning
- ½ tbspblack pepper
- 4 tbsptomato salsa
- 1 cdiced white onions
- ½ cbuffalo sauce
- 3 ½ cfat-free mozzarella
- 10 gfresh chives
- 1 ½ ccottage cheese
- 2 ozcream cheese
1/3 fat
- ½ tbspgarlic salt
- ½ tbspblack pepper
- ½ tbsponion powder
- ½ cbuffalo sauce
- ÂĽ cfat-free milk
Directions
- 1
Combine 40oz chicken breast with 0.5 Tbsp garlic salt, 0.5 Tbsp smoked paprika, 2 Tbsps ranch seasoning, 0.5 Tbsp black pepper, 4 Tbsps tomato salsa, and 1 cup diced white onions in a slow cooker and cook for about two to three hours.
- 2
Right before the chicken is done, prepare the high protein buffalo sauce by combining 1.5 cups cottage cheese, 2oz 1/3 fat cream cheese, 0.5 Tbsp garlic salt, 0.5 Tbsp black pepper, 0.5 Tbsp onion powder, 0.5 cup buffalo sauce, and 0.25 cup fat free milk in a blender.
- 3
Shred the cooked chicken, then add the prepared buffalo sauce, 3.5 cups fat free mozzarella, and 10g fresh chives, mixing until well combined.
- 4
To make the dough, weigh out 500g self-rising flour, 520g Greek yogurt (0% Fat), 1 Tbsp garlic salt, and 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, then mix with your hands until a clumpy mixture forms.
- 5
Knead the dough for a few minutes until it looks smooth.
- 6
Cut the dough into 10 equal pieces and shape them into balls.
- 7
Roll these balls out until they are very thin.
- 8
Add some chicken filling and mozzarella on top of each rolled-out dough piece and pinch the edges together to form a hot pocket.
- 9
Toast the hot pockets in a pan until golden brown, then wrap them up and enjoy.
Freezing Instructions
- 1
Wrap the hot pockets in aluminum foil or put them in an airtight freezer bag.
- 2
Place them in the freezer and keep frozen for up to 1 month.
Reheating Instructions
- 1
Take out a frozen hot pocket and wrap it in a wet paper towel.
- 2
Microwave it on a plate for 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Toast in a pan or air fry for a few minutes if you like it crispy.
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About this Recipe
Fuel Your Cravings with High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets!
Imagine biting into a warm, savory pocket bursting with spicy buffalo chicken goodness – now imagine it's packed with 50 grams of protein and perfect for your meal prep! These homemade Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets are a game-changer for anyone looking for a delicious, satisfying, and healthier alternative to traditional comfort food. Forget the frozen aisle; our recipe delivers incredible flavor and impressive macros, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals and fitness enthusiasts alike.
What sets these healthy hot pockets apart is our ingenious Greek yogurt dough. Made with self-rising flour and fat-free Greek yogurt, it's incredibly easy to work with and contributes to the high protein count while keeping the fat low. Inside, you'll find a succulent chicken breast filling, seasoned perfectly with garlic salt, smoked paprika, and ranch seasoning, then tossed with tangy buffalo sauce, diced onions, and melty fat-free mozzarella. We even include a special high-protein buffalo sauce recipe featuring cottage cheese and cream cheese for an extra creamy, guilt-free kick.
These meal prep friendly hot pockets are not just about macros; they're about maximizing flavor and convenience. They're perfect for a quick lunch, a post-workout snack, or a fulfilling dinner.
Tips for Perfection & Variations:
- Spice It Up or Down: Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce in the filling to match your preferred heat level. Add a dash of cayenne pepper for an extra kick!
- Cheesy Swaps: While fat-free mozzarella is key for the macros, you can experiment with low-fat cheddar or a blend for a different flavor profile.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy these pockets on their own, or pair them with a fresh side salad, celery sticks, and a light ranch or blue cheese dip for a complete meal.
Get ready to revolutionize your meal prep with these incredible Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets – a truly satisfying and smart choice for any time of day!