Delicious Buffalo Chicken Salad
Delicious Buffalo Chicken Salad is a flavor explosion that combines tender, spicy chicken with crisp greens and vibrant veggies. This quick and easy recipe transforms traditional salad into a crowd-pleaser, perfect for game nights, picnics, or busy weeknight dinners. Each bite offers a zesty kick and satisfying crunch, making it a go-to dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups fresh mixed greens (romaine and spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English cucumber)
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Allow chicken to cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces and tossing in buffalo sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Top the salad with buffalo chicken and drizzle dressing over the top.
- Finish by sprinkling blue cheese crumbles before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg