Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
Choice of grilled or breaded chicken tossed in our buffalo sauce over a bed of mixed greens with cheddar jack cheese, croutons, and tomatoes. Served with a side of ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Salad Base
Cheese
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Grill or Bread the Chicken
If using grilled chicken, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill them over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. If using breaded chicken, coat the chicken breasts in breadcrumbs and fry them in a pan with oil over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes on each side.
- 2
Toss Chicken in Buffalo Sauce
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken into strips and toss it in a bowl with buffalo sauce until well coated.
Assembling the Salad
- 3
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens as the base. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
- 4
Add Chicken and Cheese
Place the buffalo chicken strips on top of the mixed greens and tomatoes. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar jack cheese over the salad.
- 5
Top with Croutons
Add the croutons on top for added crunch and texture.
Serving
- 6
Dress the Salad
Serve the salad with a side of ranch or bleu cheese dressing of your choice, allowing each person to dress their salad as desired.