Paleo Buffalo Chicken Salad
Spice up your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Paleo Buffalo Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of bold heat and fresh, crisp veggies. Tender, juicy chicken is pan-seared in coconut oil, then tossed in a zesty homemade buffalo sauce made with hot sauce, paleo-friendly mayonnaise, and cider vinegar for a guilt-free indulgence. Nestled atop a bed of crunchy romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, chopped celery, creamy avocado, and sweet cherry tomatoes, this salad is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this paleo and dairy-free dish makes an excellent lunch or light dinner that’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiery goodness. Whether you’re following a paleo lifestyle or simply looking for a low-carb, gluten-free recipe to awaken your taste buds, this spicy, hearty salad is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces (boneless, skinless) Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 0.33 cup Hot sauce
- 1 head, chopped Romaine lettuce
- 2 medium, shredded Carrots
- 3 medium, chopped Celery stalks
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped Red onion
- 1 large, diced Avocado
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Paleo mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the chicken. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until they are fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Step 3
Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes. Once cooled slightly, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine the hot sauce, Paleo mayonnaise, cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to create the buffalo sauce.
Step 5
Toss the cooked chicken pieces in the buffalo sauce until they are well coated.
Step 6
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, chopped celery, red onion, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Step 7
Add the buffalo chicken to the salad and gently toss to mix all the ingredients together.
Step 8
Serve the salad immediately while the chicken is warm. Enjoy a hearty, spicy, and nutritious Paleo Buffalo Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2277.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1628.0 |
| Total Fat 112.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 226.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6238.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 81.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.7g | |
| Protein 87.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 640.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5556.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories