High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad
A quick and hearty meal perfect for busy nights, featuring bold buffalo flavors and satisfying protein content.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken (finely shredded) Remove skin and bones before shredding.
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Can be swapped with sour cream.
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise Consider using low-fat mayo to cut calories.
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce Use your favorite brand.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Add for extra heat.
Vegetables
- 2/3 cup diced celery
- 2/3 cup shredded carrot
- 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/3 cup chives (thinly sliced) Additional chives for garnish if desired.
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional) Mix in or serve on the side.
Instructions
Preparation
- Remove skin and bones from a rotisserie chicken, and shred the meat, yielding about 4 cups.
- Pulse the shredded chicken in a food processor 3 to 4 times until finely shredded but not mushy. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Make the Dressing
- In the same bowl as the chicken, add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Combine
- Fold in diced celery, shredded carrot, diced red onion, and chives.
- Mix well until all the chicken is coated.
- If using, mix in crumbled blue cheese or keep it on the side. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze the salad without dressing for up to 3 months. Reheat in air fryer or oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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