Description
Buffalo Chicken Salad is a deliciously bold dish that combines tender, spicy chicken with fresh, crisp greens and vibrant vegetables. This salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. With easy preparation and adaptable ingredients, you can enjoy this comforting meal any time. Whether served at a casual gathering or as a satisfying meal prep option, this Buffalo Chicken Salad will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup creamy blue cheese dressing
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place seasoned chicken breasts on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Allow the chicken to cool slightly before shredding it with two forks.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well-coated.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, celery, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and green onions.
- Top the salad base with spicy buffalo chicken and drizzle with blue cheese dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions or crumbled blue cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (about 340g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg