Healthy Buffalo Chicken Fingers

This recipe was a huge hit when I was dieting before my weight loss surgery! They taste just like hot wings without all the calories!

HEALTHY BUFFALO CHICKEN FINGERS

• Cooking spray (1 spray)

• Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s) - 1¼ pound(s), cut into 16 strips total (or 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless tenderloins)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ tsp paprika

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• 2 Tablespoons light butter

• 4 teaspoons Frank's hot sauce

• ½ cup light blue cheese salad dressing

• Uncooked celery - 4 rib(s), medium, trimmed, cut into 4 sticks each

Directions:

1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.

2. Place chicken on a plate and sprinkle with salt and paprika. Add chicken to skillet and cook, turning occasionally until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; reduce heat to low, stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. Remove skillet from heat; stir in butter and hot sauce until butter melts. Serve chicken with blue cheese dressing and celery on the side. Yields about 4 pieces of chicken, 4 celery sticks and 2 tablespoons of dressing per serving.