Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDECO WilmingtonBuffalo Chicken Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Recipe

Inspired by DECO Wilmington
Time30m
Serves2

artisan lettuce, peas, mango, avocado, ponzu aioli

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Buffalo Chicken

Method

Prepare the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Lettuce

    Rinse the artisan lettuce under cold water, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Peas

    Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen peas to the salad bowl with the chopped lettuce.

  3. 3

    Prepare Mango

    Peel and dice the mango into small cubes. Add to the salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Prepare Avocado

    Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice it and add to the salad bowl.

Cook the Buffalo Chicken

  1. 5

    Season the Chicken

    Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Cook the Chicken

    Grill or pan-fry the chicken breasts over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked through.

  3. 7

    Add Buffalo Sauce

    Once cooked, remove chicken from heat and drizzle buffalo sauce over the top. Allow to rest for a few minutes.

  4. 8

    Slice Chicken

    After resting, slice the chicken into strips and add on top of the salad.

Make the Ponzu Aioli

  1. 9

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ponzu sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice.

  2. 10

    Season Aioli

    Add salt to taste and mix until smooth.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 11

    Combine All Components

    Top the salad with the sliced buffalo chicken and drizzle the ponzu aioli over the top.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients before serving. Enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Salad!

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