Description

A bold and satisfying salad featuring spicy buffalo-coated chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing, and classic buffalo wing accompaniments in a healthy, low-carb format.

Ingredients

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1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Alternatively, grill or bake the chicken at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
2. Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice into bite-sized pieces.
3. Place chicken pieces in a bowl and toss with buffalo sauce until thoroughly coated.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced celery, shredded carrots, and sliced red onion.
5. Top the salad with buffalo-coated chicken pieces.
6. Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
7. Toss everything together just before serving, or serve with dressing on the side for individual customization.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy with extra buffalo sauce and dressing if desired.

Notes

Store cooked buffalo chicken and vegetables separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not dress the salad until ready to serve to maintain freshness. For meal prep, portion ingredients into individual containers and assemble fresh each day. Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to control heat level. Can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 385
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 945mg
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 42g