BBQ Chicken Sandwich

From EatingWell: September/October 2007 — Subscribe Now!

Toss leftover cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and crunchy carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Even though it is leftovers, it is such a different meal from a roasted chicken dinner that you don't feel like you are eating the same meal. Plus you are saving money. "

1 serving

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons light ranch dressing
1 small whole-wheat sandwich bun
1 leaf romaine lettuce

Preparation

Combine chicken, carrots and barbecue sauce in a bowl. Spread ranch dressing on the bun. Top with the chicken mixture and lettuce.

Nutrition

Per serving: 323 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 62 mg cholesterol; 37 g carbohydrates; 26 g protein; 4 g fiber; 729 mg sodium; 456 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (100% daily value), Selenium (56% dv).

2 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 3 very lean meat, 1 1/2 fruit