Viral High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets
A flavor-packed, high-protein American dish featuring a crispy dough filled with spicy buffalo chicken and a creamy, homemade protein-rich sauce. Quick to prepare and perfect for busy meals or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Quick Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Self-rising flour (500g)
0% fat Greek yogurt (520g)
Garlic salt (2 tablespoons)
Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon)
Large chicken breasts (4–6 pieces, 2.2 pounds)
Garlic salt (½ tablespoon for chicken)
Smoked paprika (½ tablespoon)
Ranch seasoning (2 tablespoons)
Black pepper (½ tablespoon)
Tomato salsa (4 tablespoons)
Diced white onion (1 cup)
Buffalo sauce (½ cup)
Fat free mozzarella (3½ cups)
Fresh chives (chopped)
Cottage cheese (1½ cups)
Cream cheese (⅓ cup)
Garlic salt (½ tablespoon for sauce)
Black pepper (½ tablespoon for sauce)
Onion powder (½ tablespoon)
Buffalo sauce (½ cup)
Fat free milk (¼ cup)
Instructions
Mix self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon garlic salt, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning to form dough.
Roll dough into a square, cut into 4 pieces.
Season chicken breasts with garlic salt, smoked paprika, ranch seasoning, and pepper.
Sauté onions and salsa in a skillet until softened.
Add cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, half the mozzarella, and 1 tablespoon of the protein sauce.
Place filling on dough halves, top with remaining mozzarella and chives, and fold to form pockets.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
Serve warm.
Notes
Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
Omit onion for a milder flavor.
Top with additional buffalo sauce if desired.