Description
Buffalo chicken salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender, spicy chicken with crisp greens and creamy dressing. Each bite is a delightful crunch that balances heat and freshness, making it perfect for game days or as a satisfying lunch. Easily customizable to suit your taste, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike. Experience the excitement of this delicious recipe that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish and season chicken with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (165°F/74°C).
- Let chicken cool slightly and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion; toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken to the salad bowl along with buffalo sauce; toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately, topping each portion with blue cheese crumbles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup salad (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg