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Buffalo Chicken Salad

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad Ready in 25 Minutes


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A delicious and spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad that combines crispy chicken with fresh greens and a tangy buffalo sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  3. Remove chicken from heat and shred or slice.
  4. Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce.
  5. Arrange mixed greens, celery, and red onion in a bowl.
  6. Top with buffalo chicken and blue cheese crumbles.
  7. Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, coat chicken in breadcrumbs before cooking.
  • Adjust the buffalo sauce amount based on preferred spice level.
  • Add avocado or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: buffalo chicken salad, spicy salad, chicken salad recipe