Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsEmil's HideawayBuffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Emil's Hideaway
Time30m
Serves4

Your choice of breaded or grilled chicken, tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce. Tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, bleu cheese crumbles, and croutons.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Dressing (optional)

Method

Prepare the Chicken

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    If using breaded chicken, bake or fry the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through (about 15-20 minutes). For grilled chicken, grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes per side).

  2. 2

    Toss in Buffalo Sauce

    Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken with the buffalo sauce, tossing to coat evenly.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 3

    Prepare the Salad Base

    In a large salad bowl, add the romaine lettuce as the base.

  2. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Top the romaine lettuce with diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and bleu cheese crumbles.

  3. 5

    Add Chicken and Croutons

    Add the buffalo chicken pieces on top of the salad, then sprinkle croutons over the entire dish.

Serve

  1. 6

    Add Dressing

    If desired, drizzle ranch dressing over the salad before serving. Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm.

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