The Bachelor's Buff Chick

Oh, hello blog I forgot about amidst the chaos of this thing called life...I suppose it's time to write in you, on you? -update you already. So here I am home from work, under the covers after three hours of trying to get my poor sick AND teething child to nap, as the world's most ridiculous but genius show plays in the background. I feel like I have the right to veg (pronounced vejjj) considering I'm now getting sick myself for the third or fourth time in the last couple months. (Wawh Wawwh Waawhh). I hear petty dramatic chatter coming out of the television at the speed of stupid. In case you haven't already figured out... I'm watching a recorded episode of the Bachelor. I think it's what some people would refer to as a guilty pleasure. I normally hate drama, but there's something intriguing about watching normal (?) people make fools of themselves on national television. It's one of the most entertaining reality (but totally scripted) tv shows, and I'm pretty sure my IQ goes down at an alarming rate every time I expose myself to the train wreck that it is. Every time they show the bachelors and bachelorettes trying to swallow each other's faces, I swear I'm done watching it...but then the enticing little video clips come on showing what dramatic mishap will take place after the commercial break, and I just can't look away. If one show understands the power of a tease, it's the Bachelor. 

And maybe I do too, because by now I'm sure you're wondering who the heck the Bachelor's buff chick is. You see, all I planned to do was share a yummy recipe with you today. Little did I know I would get off on a Bachelor tangent when I really just wanted to talk about Buffalo Chicken. And let me just make one thing clear: the following recipe will not make you look like one of the skinny contestants on the Bachelor. So if you are looking for a new best clean-eat, look elsewhere. However, if you want to add a little spice to your kitchen and please your husband, read on. Take that how you will. 

This recipe is simple- it has to be if I'm cooking it. It's spicy. It's fresh. It's not horrrrible for you, so read on. I should also add that I am not a recipe maker; I'm more of a recipe seeker. And I like to alter recipes to my liking so feel free to do the same. This one was inspired by my dad, and we don't measure so good luck (you can't mess it up): 

Buffalo Chicken Salad 

I think I'm supposed to tell you what you need: 

*Some chicken breasts or tenders 

*Frank's Red Hot Sauce 

*Flour

*Buffalo Chicken seasoning packet

*Coconut Oil :) 

*Lettuce

*Tomatoes

*Shredded Cheese

*Corn

*Olives

*Celery 

*Ranch Dressing

*Tortillas (if you prefer a wrap like my saladaphobic husband)

And here comes the most vague recipe you'll ever read (but I know you're all totally capable)...

First, grab a small casserole dish and turn your oven to warm. Then mix together some flour and the seasoning packet in a bowl (the more packet you use, the spicier ...duh)

Next, cut some chicken into large cubes or strips (Don't defrost for too long like I did here...Hate when that happens!)

Next, heat up some Coconut Oil in a pan... (Did you know that using Coconut Oil in food automatically makes it healthy? Now you do.) P.S.This gigantic tub is from Costco- and don't even get me started on all of the purposes it can serve. Thanks, Dad :) 

Dip your chicken pieces into the flour bowl and lightly (or not) coat before tossing into the pan of now hot Coconut Oil...Cook them on Medium for just a few minutes- only need to flip once.

They should turn golden brown... Now get out that Frank's... Mmmhmmm

You can heat the sauce first or just throw some right on top of the pieces of chicken that are done cooking...in your casserole dish...Now place in the oven while you make the rest. (This time they were a lil Hott- with two t's).

Ok, once your chicken is done or before -it's whatever- prepare all of the other ingredients however you like, so that you basically have a salad. Well not basically, you do have a salad. Throw the chicken on top and drizzle with Ranch Dressing. 

It will look something like this except your chicken will be an even better spicy orange color. (I cheated this time and used an off-brand...Use Frank's!) If you prefer a wrap, then wrap it up. Speaking of wraps, that's a wrap! Enjoy!! *Mouth is watering*