Satisfying a craving

I LOVE BUFFALO WINGS. I went to college not far from Buffalo and often frequented the "Anchor Bar" which is the bar where wings were first created (well, not the wings, but buffalo wings). Ever since then they have been my favorite food. Since October I have managed to control my desire to sink my teeth into some good wings...that was until the boy ate some last week (brought home from a lunch meeting). Then the craving hit. I ignored the craving, mostly because I wasn't feeling well and didn't feel like eating anyway. Until last night. I left work and headed off into my evening routine, one lesson (which was shortened due to the students birthday) and a quick workout at the gym and next thing I knew, it was only 7 o'clock! I'm never done that early. The craving for those wings was a raging big time by that point. It would have been so easy to pop into any pizza shop and order some but....I came up with an idea and hit the grocery store intead. I purchased some boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders, a bottle of Franks (the only authentic brand as that is what they use at the Anchor Bar) Wing sauce (no sugar, low fat too!), and the lightest of the light blue cheese dressings. I also got groceries for the weekend, as that is when I typically cook. At home I put a tiny bit of EVOO in a pan (less than a 1/2 turn around the pan) and heated it up. I salted and peppered the tenders and when the oil was hot I tossed them in. I browned them on both sides then poured wing sauce over them and turned them occasionally until they were well coated and cooked through. I pulled them out of the pan and transferred them to a cutting board. Once they cooled I took a knife and fork and shredded them up into tiny pieces. I mixed them with a bit of fat free mayo and a small amount of the light dressing and had.... Buffalo "wing" chicken salad. OMG....YUMO! It made plenty - so the boy has some for lunches and dinners for the next couple of days (well - at least today), and I have some for lunch today and tomorrow as well. I've learned, don't fight the craving, find away to satisfy it, in a wls friendly and healthy way!

Way to go!! I am doing that all the time with some of the cravings that I have had. Those sound yummy but not to sure how the new grouchy pouch would like the spiceyness of the buffalo sauce. Deanne

Good for you Patricia! I also love wings and will try this next time. Thanks for the tip and keep up the good work! Dawn Did you get medicine for your sinuses?

I did get meds, and the bug is starting to (finally) slowly turn around.

I should mention - those with sensitve pouches, and those that dump on extra spicy foods will NOT want to try this trick. (it's hot hot hot).

Sounds yummy!!!!!! Funny thing since WLS has been that I can actually take it HOTTER then I did before lol. I find myself adding red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce to everything these days lolol. Thanks for the top!! Going to give it a whirl!! Felicia

OMGravy this sounds delish!!! I'm definitely going to have to try this. Thanks for the idea!!! Hmmmm...I'm seeing a trip to the grocery AGAIN this morning (I've already been once to get stew meat for dinner) as this sounds great for lunch. Susan

Hmmmmm, stew.........sounds good........and it's cold out today, I might have to make some. Tomorrow night I am going to attempt turkey chili.

We love stew...and chili....and bean soup... All those cold weather/feel better dishes. I am going smelling the stew cooking in the crock pot right now. I just wanna get a bowl of it and have for lunch. But, I'm going to let it continue cooking and have some for dinner instead. I'm thinking chili from Wendy's for lunch....or something from the mexican restaurant..... who knows. I'm not really hungry, but I've only had fluids all morning long and I need to eat, so I'm thinking about food. lol Susan

That does sound yummy but I am one of those that the spices screw with my little pouch so I have to stay away from the spicy foods. There are a few things I can eat like salsa and pepper jack cheese but that is about it. Please keep passing the recipes on though...yummy!! Hugs,