Buffalo Chicken Salad
Spice up your mealtime with this easy-to-make Buffalo Chicken Salad! It's a perfect blend of zesty Buffalo chicken paired with crisp, fresh veggies and a creamy dressing
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 500g) Alternatively, you can use thighs for more juiciness
- 1/3 cup Buffalo sauce plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1/2 large cucumber sliced into matchsticks
- 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced into matchsticks
- 1/4 small white cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
- Optional garnishes: avocado slices, crispy bacon bits, blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cuts for even cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken evenly with this seasoning mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and nearly cooked through.
- Lower the heat and baste the chicken with Buffalo sauce. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced lettuce, cucumber, carrots, cabbage, and spring onions.
- Slice the rested chicken into thin strips and add to the salad.
- Toss everything gently to mix. Drizzle with more Buffalo sauce if desired.
Serve
- Divide the salad among plates.
- Top with optional garnishes like avocado slices, crispy bacon bits, and blue cheese crumbles.
- Serve immediately with extra Buffalo sauce and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
Notes
- Cooking Tip: Ensure the chicken is not overcrowded in the pan to get a nice sear on each piece.
- Variations: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or substitute the chicken with grilled shrimp for a different protein option.
- Diet Adaptations: For a Keto-friendly version, ensure the Buffalo sauce and dressings are low in sugars and carbohydrates.