Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
Cooking and Assembly
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with a paper towel. Season them evenly on both sides with the sea salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until a light golden crust forms.
- Reduce the heat to low and add 1/4 cup (60ml) of water to the skillet. Cover immediately with a tight-fitting lid. Let the chicken simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a clean cutting board. Using two forks, pull the meat apart into fine, bite-sized shreds.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce and melted unsalted butter. Add the warm shredded chicken into the bowl and toss thoroughly until every piece is coated.
- Wash and carefully separate four large, crisp romaine lettuce leaves. Pat them completely dry. Spoon the warm, saucy shredded chicken generously into the center of each romaine leaf.
- Generously top the warm chicken with crumbled blue cheese and finely chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately on a rustic wooden cutting board.
Notes
Dry the Lettuce Thoroughly: Any residual water on your romaine leaves will dilute your vibrant buffalo sauce.
Shred While Warm: Chicken shreds much easier and absorbs sauces better when it is warm.
Shred While Warm: Chicken shreds much easier and absorbs sauces better when it is warm.
