Buffalo Chicken Salad
A vibrant and zesty Buffalo Chicken Salad that combines tender chicken, crispy greens, and a spicy buffalo sauce for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breast
- ½ cup Buffalo Sauce
- 4 cups Romaine Lettuce (or Mixed Greens)
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- ½ cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Blue Cheese Crumbles (or Feta)
- ¼ cup Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine hot sauce, butter, and vinegar over medium heat. Stir until well mixed.
- Chop the Veggies: Slice the greens and place in a large bowl. Dice celery, tomatoes, and slice red onion, then toss into the bowl.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove cooked chicken from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then shred and toss with buffalo sauce.
- Assemble the Salad: Pour buffalo chicken over the greens and veggies. Add blue cheese crumbles and drizzle with dressing.
- Serve: Toss lightly before serving to mix flavors. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to taste your buffalo sauce as you go to balance the flavors to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken salad, easy salad, summer salad, spicy salad, chicken salad
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