Best 12 Buffalo Chicken Sub Recipes

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Buffalo chicken subs are a mouth-watering combination of spicy chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and melted cheese, all nestled in a toasted sub roll. Originating in Buffalo, New York, this sandwich has gained immense popularity across the globe, captivating taste buds with its tantalizing flavors. Whether you prefer your chicken mildly spiced or blazing hot, there's a buffalo chicken sub recipe out there to suit your palate. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for cooking buffalo chicken subs, ensuring you create a sandwich that will leave you craving for more.

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BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH



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Are you looking for something to spice up your life? Can you take the heat? Try this - you'll find out why I make it once a week! This recipe actually is for about 20 frozen wings, but to cut back on the fat content I now use it for 4 defrosted (skinless) boneless chicken breast.

Provided by MohawkPrincess

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 defrosted chicken breasts or 20 frozen chicken wings
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 whole wheat bread or 4 whole wheat rolls, for sandwiches
olive oil (for frying)
1/4 cup butter, melted (we use I Can't Believe its Not Butter, really no difference in taste)
1/4 cup frank red hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, minced very fine
1/2-1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
red pepper flakes, depending how much heat you want, to taste
sliced tomatoes
iceberg lettuce
bleu cheese salad dressing (optional)

Steps:

  • You will also need: 1 Gallon size storage bag.
  • Preheat skillet on stovetop.
  • Add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the skillet.
  • Combine flour, paprika, and salt in storage bag.
  • Give a good shake to coat pieces.
  • Add coated chicken breasts to heated skillet and fry until nicely browned on both sides.
  • Remove chicken breasts and place on paper towels to drain off excessive oil.
  • Combine melted butter, garlic and cayenne pepper in large bowl.
  • To make a mild sauce, use 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Read next step if wanting a hotter sauce.
  • Whisk Frank's Red Hot Sauce with the melted butter combo.
  • If dividing the sauce into mild and hot, pour half into another bowl.
  • For the hotter sauce, use up to another 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Add whatever amount of red pepper flakes you may like.
  • I just shake it on to semi cover the buffalo sauce.
  • Place cooked chicken breasts inside sauce and coat both sides.
  • Make sandwich and enjoy!
  • Special Note on wings: Flour coat wings frozen!
  • Deep fry frozen wings for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Sauce coat right before eating!
  • Allowing the sauce to sit on the wings will make them gooey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1526.8, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 123.3, Sodium 3082, Carbohydrate 221.6, Fiber 31.9, Sugar 25.6, Protein 76.1

BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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I found this recipe online and made a few changes to suit what I had available. If you have leftover grilled chicken, use it instead of the pre-cooked chicken strips. I like to use homemade blue cheese dressing. These are very sloppy sandwiches so be sure to have lots of napkins or a wet washcloth handy! Enjoy!

Provided by flower7

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons Frank's red hot sauce
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 (6 ounce) packages pre-cooked southwestern chicken strips
4 hoagie rolls, split
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/4-1/2 cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low to low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the hot sauce, barbecue sauce, and chili powder and stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken and cook the mixture uncovered over medium-low heat for five minutes, or until heated through.
  • Spoon chicken onto bun bottoms; top with lettuce and blue cheese dressing. Top with bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 1071.8, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 6.5

SHREDDED BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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My family loves Buffalo chicken wings but the frying makes them unhealthy. This takes out some of the fat but lets us enjoy the great taste of Buffalo chicken. -Terri McKenzie, Wilmington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 cups Buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix
6 hoagie buns, toasted
Optional: Blue cheese or ranch salad dressing, and celery ribs

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove from slow cooker. Cool slightly; shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Using tongs, serve on hoagie buns. If desired, top with dressing and serve with celery ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 2212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SPICY BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH



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This recipe gives you a healthier take on the game day fave so you can get your wing fix - without getting your hands dirty. Baste the chicken breast while it grills to infuse the meat with spicy goodness, and top each breast with blue cheese dressing to balance out the heat.

Provided by Ball Park Buns

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ball Park Buns

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Ball Park® Golden Hamburger Buns
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup bottled buffalo wing sauce
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 leaves Bibb lettuce
4 slices beefsteak tomato
4 tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • Brush each chicken breast with wing sauce then season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill each chicken breast, basting with wing sauce until fully cooked.
  • Drizzle each hamburger bun with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place on grill until golden brown.
  • Build each sandwich from bottom bun to top with lettuce, tomato, chicken breast and 1 tablespoon of blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 2179.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

HOT BUFFALO CHICKEN, BACON, AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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This is actually a LARGE sandwich using a loaf of crispy Italian bread. Great served as a meal, cut into slices as an appetizer or separate onto individual rolls for a quick dinner or lunch.

Provided by Jeneen Skewes Pylant

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices bacon
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons hot buffalo wing sauce
1 loaf Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise
3 cups shredded meat from a rotisserie chicken
8 slices pepperjack cheese
¼ cup roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet; cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Spread both halves of the bread with the mayonnaise mixture. Place chicken on bottom half of bread; layer bacon and cheese on top of chicken. Fold the top half of the bread over the bottom, and wrap with foil.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Add a layer of red pepper slices on top of the bacon and cheese, if desired. Cut into slices, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 988.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Forget about the fast food fried chicken sandwich wars! We think our buffalo chicken sandwich beats them all. We fill it with fresh chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, a rich brioche bun and cool blue cheese dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large chicken cutlets (about 1 1/4 pounds total)
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
1 cup self-rising flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 brioche buns, split
2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
Potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a shallow bowl. Cover with the buttermilk, turning to coat. Combine the ranch dressing and blue cheese in a small bowl and refrigerate. On a large plate, stir together the flour and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Pour the Buffalo sauce into a shallow bowl. Line a large plate with a few layers of paper towels.
  • Add enough vegetable oil to a large skillet to come halfway up the sides. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350˚ F. Working in batches, remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, then coat in the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil and fry until dark golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • As soon as the chicken is cool enough to handle, dip in the Buffalo sauce, coating it entirely. Place each chicken cutlet on a bun bottom and top with coleslaw and cucumber. Spread the bun tops with the blue cheese mixture and close the sandwiches. Serve with potato chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Fat 51 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 145 milligrams, Sodium 1902 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 6 grams

BUFFALO CHICKEN SUBS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup Buffalo wing sauce, such as Frank's RedHot, plus more if desired
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 36-inch loaf soft French or Italian bread
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper; sprinkle with the brown sugar, paprika and cayenne. Warm the vegetable oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of the chicken in the skillet until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Cook the rest, then return all the chicken to the skillet. Add the wing sauce and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the chicken registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then shred and return to the skillet. Add more wing sauce if desired, then broil until crisp and caramelized, about 4 minutes.
  • Combine the carrots, celery and tomatoes in a bowl and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Make the ranch dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic, dill, honey, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper in a bowl.
  • Split open the bread lengthwise. Put the blue cheese crumbles on the bottom, then add the chicken and veggies. Cut into small sandwiches and serve with the ranch dressing on the side.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SUB



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 baguette, 15 to 18 inches long
1/4 cup hot sauce
2 ounces creamy blue cheese, such as Saga blue
1/4 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
3 boneless, skin-on chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 to 2 stalks celery
1/2 bunch watercress

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with the chili powder and some salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Lay the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and cook without moving it until the skin is golden and crispy, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until opaque, about 4 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish or roasting pan (reserve the skillet), and bake until firm to the touch, about 10 minutes; let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • While the chicken bakes, thinly slice the celery. Trim and discard the tough stems from the watercress. Rinse, dry and set aside the leaves.
  • Cut the baguette crosswise into 4 equal pieces; cut each piece in half horizontally for sub-style sandwiches. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter stops foaming, toast half the bread pieces cut-side down, pressing and moving them to soak up all the butter, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and brush with half the hot sauce. Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, bread and hot sauce.
  • Spread the blue cheese evenly on the bread bottoms. Layer the celery over the cheese. Thinly slice the chicken and place it on the celery. Top with the watercress and finish by smearing the top pieces of bread with the mayonnaise. Press the tops on the sandwiches and serve immediately.

THE BEST BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH!!



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This is a fast, great, and tasty recipe. If you like spicy foods, you'll love my buffalo chicken sandwiches.

Provided by TMack1986

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pieces thinly sliced chicken breasts
1 cup Frank's red hot sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons mrs. dash no salt seasoning, your choice
4 wheat hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken breast and place them on a platter or plate and season them with 2 teaspoons of black pepper and the other seasoning of your choice.
  • Coat a skillet with the 2 teaspoons of Olive Oil and turn the stove on a medium heat setting.
  • When the skillet heats up, place the chicken breast on the skillet (however many that will fit ). Let them cook on each side for about 8 minutes a side. Each side should be browned for a bit of a crispy texture.
  • Mix the 1 cup of Frank's Red Hot Sauce, 1/4 cup white vinegar, and 2 teaspoons of brown sugar in a small pot and bring to a boil and let it simmer for about a minute.
  • Pour the sauce in a sauce pan and place each cooked chicken breast in the sauce and coat each breast with the sauce. Then place the breast on each bun.
  • Pour the remaining sauce in a small bowl and use it as a dip for the sandwiches. With each bite, dip a bit of the sandwich in the sauce and ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.9, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1790.2, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 34.7

BUFFALO JACK CHICKEN



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A zesty variation on boring old chicken breasts. A great way to please someone who loves spicy food without going to a whole lot of trouble.

Provided by STACEYLYNNBO

Categories     Meat and Poultry     Chicken     Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ cups hot chicken wing sauce
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
4 slices pepperjack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). While the oven is preheating, place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish. Cover with hot wing sauce, and allow to marinate at room temperature until the oven is hot.
  • Bake the chicken in the sauce for 20 minutes. Open the oven, and place the red and yellow bell pepper strips on top of the chicken. Place slices of cheese over the peppers and chicken. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. The chicken juices should run clear, and the center no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 97.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 2450.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

CRUNCHY BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH



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This recipe idea was born when I was attacked by a buffalo wing craving while trying to diet. As with all my recipes, feel free to sub full-fat ingredients if you want. I do suggest using the panko as it browns in the same amount of time that it takes for the chicken cultlets to cook through but stay moist.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 chicken cutlets (or pound a BL, SL breast into submission- you want it thin)
2 egg whites, beaten (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (NOT Tabasco! I used Texas Pete's brand but Franks' would be good, too)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (I used & recommend Spiced Panko Bread Crumbs but you could use regular breadcrumbs)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons reduced-fat feta cheese (I prefer Blue cheese but it doesn't exist in my world in a lowfat variety)
2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
2 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted (I used Nature's Own Sugar-Free buns)
4 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • Mix the hot sauce with the egg whites then set up your assembly line: chicken, egg dip, panko crumbs, baking rack.
  • Dip the chicken in the egg then roll in the panko crumbs. Press those crumbs on tightly. Place on baking rack to set while you get the frying pan ready.
  • Heat your large frying pan over medium-high flame and add the olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the cutlets. Cook for about 3 minutes on the first side; flip and cook 2 minutes more, depending on the thickness of your chicken. Don't let the panko get over browned!
  • While the chicken cooks, toast the buns under the broiler.
  • For each sandwich, place 1 lettuce leaf on the browned bun bottom ( that's an odd phrase, huh?)and spoon over 1/4 of the "Buffalo" sauce. Top with a cutlet, another 1/4 of the sauce and a lettuce leaf.
  • If you have extra sauce, dipping your sandwich as you eat is encouraged.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 836.4, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 6, Protein 12.3

FRIED BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Deliciously tender and juicy fried chicken, piled high with veggies, a touch of heat from buffalo sauce, cooled down with ranch dressing. It all works together for a fabulous sandwich!

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
⅔ cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup canola oil, or as needed
6 roll (blank)s hamburger buns
2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce, or to taste
½ cup sliced pickles
6 slices tomato
6 leaves lettuce, or more to taste
3 tablespoons ranch dressing, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin fillets. Place 6 fillets in a resealable zip-top bag with buttermilk, 1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce, and garlic powder. Seal the bag and shake to blend ingredients and evenly coat the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, poultry seasoning, and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate. Blend with a fork or whisk.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Dip chicken in the breading mixture until well and evenly coated on both sides. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Add enough oil to a large skillet so that it thickly coats the bottom and heat over medium-high heat until sizzling but not smoking. Place 2 chicken fillets in the skillet so they fit comfortably; do not overcrowd. Fry until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain chicken on paper towels and repeat twice, adding more oil as necessary, to fry remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from oven. Place a chicken fillet on the bottom half of a bun. Add Buffalo sauce to taste. Top with pickle slices, tomato, and lettuce. Spread ranch dressing on the inside of the top bun and place over the sandwich. Repeat to make remaining sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 926.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste of your buffalo chicken sub.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality buffalo sauce: There are many different brands of buffalo sauce available, so be sure to choose one that you like. You can also make your own buffalo sauce if you prefer.
  • Load up on the toppings: The toppings are what really make a buffalo chicken sub special. Be sure to add plenty of blue cheese dressing, celery, carrots, and tomatoes.
  • Serve immediately: Buffalo chicken subs are best served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

The buffalo chicken sub is a classic sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you're making it for a party or just for yourself, be sure to follow these tips for the best results.

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