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Buffalo Chicken Salad

Buffalo Chicken Salad

This buffalo chicken salad is bold, spicy, and seriously satisfying. Juicy buffalo-sauced chicken is served over crisp greens with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing for a restaurant-style salad that works as a full meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course: Dinner, Salad
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Low Carb
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup cucumber sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ⅓ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk or water to thin, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
  4. Toss hot chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Let rest, then slice.
  5. In a large bowl, add chopped romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and carrots.
  6. Add sliced buffalo chicken on top.
  7. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing and toss gently just before serving.

Notes

Nutrition (Per Serving – Estimate)
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 4 g