High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad—a bold, flavorful dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Juicy grilled chicken breasts are generously coated in zesty Buffalo sauce, adding a spicy kick to a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese crumbles. The creamy homemade dressing, made with Greek yogurt and a hint of garlic and lemon, ties everything together while packing in extra protein. Perfect as a satisfying lunch or a light dinner, this easy-to-make salad delivers on flavor, texture, and nutrition. Whether you're meal prepping or serving it fresh, this recipe is a must-try for Buffalo chicken fans looking for a healthy twist on a classic dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 large Chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
2. Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and black pepper.
Step 3
3. Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 4
4. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
Step 5
5. In a medium bowl, toss the grilled chicken slices with Buffalo sauce to coat evenly. Set aside.
Step 6
6. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.
Step 7
7. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and cube the avocado. Add these to the bowl with lettuce.
Step 8
8. Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over the salad.
Step 9
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, remaining salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 10
10. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 11
11. Top the salad with the prepared Buffalo chicken slices.
Step 12
12. Serve immediately and enjoy your high protein Buffalo Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1877.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1603.1 |
| Total Fat 101.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.8g | |
| Cholesterol 312.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7777.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.7g | |
| Protein 115.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 605.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4116.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories