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Buffalo Chicken Salad

Delicious Buffalo Chicken Salad That's High-Protein Goodness

Enjoy a high-protein Buffalo Chicken Salad, combining shredded chicken and creamy yogurt with a kick of buffalo sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Rotisserie Chicken finely shredded
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise use low-fat or vegan if desired
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Hot Sauce Frank’s RedHot recommended
  • 1/2 cup Celery diced
  • 1/2 cup Carrot shredded
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Chives thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles optional, omit for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • Spatula
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by removing the skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken. Shred the chicken finely and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and buffalo hot sauce. Add garlic powder and smoked paprika, blending until smooth.
  3. In the bowl with shredded chicken, add celery, carrot, red onion, and chives. If using, fold in blue cheese crumbles. Toss gently until coated.
  4. Serve immediately in lettuce wraps or on whole-grain bread, or chill for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator before serving. Adjust buffalo sauce based on heat preference.

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