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Buffalo Chicken Salad

Buffalo Chicken Salad: Spicy, Crunchy, and Ready in 10 Minutes

Buffalo Chicken Salad offers a spicy, crunchy delight in under 10 minutes, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Shredded chicken, rotisserie chicken can save time.
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Mix hot sauce with melted margarine for spice.
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Can be adjusted or omitted.
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Feel free to adjust amount.
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Can substitute with feta or ranch dressing.
  • 1/4 cup Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing Optional for extra creaminess.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • chopping board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare Chicken
  1. Shred the cooked chicken breast and mix it with buffalo sauce in a bowl. Chill for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare Lettuce Base
  1. Wash and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, then divide it among serving bowls.
Step 3: Assemble Salad
  1. Spoon buffalo-coated chicken over romaine lettuce.
Step 4: Add Toppings
  1. Sprinkle blue cheese, red onion, and sliced green onions over the salad.
Step 5: Dress the Salad
  1. Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the top to taste.
Step 6: Serve
  1. Serve immediately to enjoy freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, store leftover chicken separately and assemble salad just before serving.

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