Buffalo Chopped Chicken Salad

Delicious, healthy, quick to make, and nutritious.

Senny

2 min read

Buffalo Chopped Chicken Salad is a delicious and healthy salad featuring its unique Buffalo sauce and tender chicken. This salad not only boasts a rich flavor but can also be prepared quickly, making it ideal for busy modern individuals.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

  • 1 large chicken breast (sliced)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Wing sauce

  • 4 cups mixed greens (such as lettuce, spinach, etc.), washed and spun dry

  • 2 stalks of celery, chopped

  • 10 grape tomatoes, washed and dried

  • Blue cheese dressing (optional)

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

  1. Slice the chicken breast and pan-fry in olive oil until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

  2. Meanwhile, wash and spin dry the mixed greens, chop the celery, and wash and dry the grape tomatoes.

  3. Place the cooked chicken breast in a bowl with Buffalo Wing sauce and use forks to shred the chicken into small pieces while fully coating it in the sauce.

  4. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, chopped celery, and grape tomatoes. Add the chicken pieces coated in sauce.

  5. Finally, drizzle with blue cheese dressing (if desired) and enjoy.

👉🏻✨TIPS

  • The chicken can be marinated beforehand for extra flavor.

  • Adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce according to personal taste.

  • To maintain the salad's crunchiness, ensure the greens are thoroughly spun dry.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

  • This salad is not only delicious but also provides a rich source of protein and dietary fiber, enhancing feelings of fullness and reducing the intake of other high-calorie foods. Additionally, the spicy flavor of the Buffalo sauce stimulates appetite and promotes digestion.

✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

  • Buffalo Chopped Chicken Salad is rich in high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. Chicken breast is a source of high-quality protein, aiding in muscle maintenance and repair. The vegetables provide ample dietary fiber and vitamins, promoting gut health and immunity. Furthermore, the chili powder in the Buffalo sauce has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.