Buffalo Chicken Salad
Creamy, spicy and delicious, this buffalo chicken salad is perfect any day of the week. It’s easy to make and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, two breasts
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt, I used 0% Fage
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, Frank's Red Hot
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup sweet onion, diced small
- ½ cup celery, about 2-3 stalks, sliced thin
- Pinch salt and cracked black pepper
Equipment
- sauce pot
Instructions
Boil the chicken:
- Boil a pot of water. Add the chicken for 15 minutes or until it is fully cooked through. You'll want the internal temperature to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Once fully cooked, set the chicken aside to cool.
Prepare the dressing:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Assemble the dish:
- Add the onion and celery to the dressing and gently toss.
- Cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl. Toss everything together and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 242kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 79mg, Sodium: 409mg, Potassium: 512mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 111IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 1mg