Buffalo Chicken Salad
This Buffalo Chicken Salad brings the bold, spicy flavors of classic buffalo wings to a refreshing, nutritious salad. Tender chicken is coated in tangy buffalo sauce and served over crisp greens with cooling blue cheese dressing, creating a perfect balance of heat, freshness, and creaminess that satisfies both comfort food cravings and healthy eating goals.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
medium
Ingredients
Techniques: Pan-searing chicken, sauce coating, salad assembly
Equipment Needed
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowls
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs
- Salad serving bowls
- Meat thermometer (optional)
This Buffalo Chicken Salad combines the classic flavors of buffalo wings with fresh, crisp vegetables for a satisfying meal that's lighter than traditional wings but just as flavorful. The key is properly cooking the chicken until just done and tossing it with buffalo sauce while still hot for maximum flavor absorption.
For meal prep, you can cook the chicken and prepare the vegetables ahead of time, storing them separately. Assemble just before serving. For a lower-carb option, serve with avocado slices instead of adding croutons. If blue cheese isn't your preference, ranch dressing makes an excellent substitute.