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Buffalo Chicken Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and flavorful salad featuring shredded chicken tossed in hot sauce, served with fresh veggies and optional blue cheese dressing.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 6.5 oz cooked chicken breast or canned (from an 8 oz breast, cubed)
  • 0.25 cup red onion (plus more for garnish)
  • 0.5 stalk celery (plus leaves for garnish)
  • 1 baby carrot baby carrot
  • 0.25 cup mayo
  • 0.25 cup Frank’s hot sauce (or more to taste)
  • 6 leaves romaine lettuce (or your favorite for wraps)
  • light blue cheese dressing (optional for topping)

Instructions 

  • If needed, cook chicken in water for 4 hours on low, then shred. Alternatively, use rotisserie or canned chicken.
  • Chop all veggies in a mini chopper, then add chicken and pulse a few times.
  • Mix chopped veggies and chicken with mayo and hot sauce, adjusting to taste.
  • Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves, garnish with red onion, celery leaves, and more hot sauce if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add more hot sauce or blue cheese dressing as desired.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo, Chicken, Hot Sauce