Description
Buffalo Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender grilled chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce with fresh veggies and creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or game nights, this salad offers a delightful crunch, bold flavors, and a satisfying bite. Each forkful is guaranteed to excite your taste buds, making it a go-to recipe for gatherings and meal prep alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Chop romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large serving platter, layer the romaine lettuce first; top with buffalo chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad just before serving or serve on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg