Description
Sizzling Buffalo Chicken Salad delivers a spicy kick that dances across crisp greens and creamy blue cheese. Crunchy chicken tenders drizzled with zesty hot sauce create a bold meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 (8 ounces/226 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch strips (about 8 cups)
- 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, coarsely grated
- 2 scallions, green part only, sliced
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Flatten chicken to uniform 3/4-inch thickness using waxed paper and meat mallet.
- Slice chicken into 1/2-inch strips, then marinate in hot sauce and oil mixture, ensuring thorough coating.
- Position chicken strips on baking sheet, broil at high heat for 4-6 minutes, flipping midway to guarantee even cooking and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare salad base by combining crisp Romaine lettuce, thinly sliced celery, shredded carrots, and chopped scallions in large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle Blue Cheese Dressing over vegetable mixture, gently tossing to distribute dressing evenly.
- Plate salad by creating a bed of dressed greens, then strategically arranging hot, spicy chicken strips on top.
- Optional: Serve with additional hot sauce on the side for those craving extra heat and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked spots.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- Consider marinating chicken in hot sauce mixture for 30 minutes before broiling to intensify flavor and keep meat juicy.
- Swap blue cheese dressing with Greek yogurt or ranch for lighter, dietary alternative without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg